Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Mermentau Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mermentau Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mermentau Elementary School's student population of 148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Mermentau Indians
School Rankings
Mermentau Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mermentau Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
7%
41%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mermentau Indians
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mermentau Elementary School's ranking?
Mermentau Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Mermentau Elementary School?
148 students attend Mermentau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mermentau Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mermentau Elementary School?
Mermentau Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mermentau Elementary School offer ?
Mermentau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mermentau Elementary School part of?
Mermentau Elementary School is part of Acadia Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
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Selected as Louisiana's Distinguished Title I School for 2011-12 from a field of over 1300 schools
We had Acadia Parish's outstanding: 5th Grade Student, Support Person and School Volunteer
Our principal was honored as one of Southwest Louisiana"s Best Bosses
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