Below Average
#1154 of 1,288 schools in LA
Delhi Elementary School
Elementary School · Richland Parish · Delhi, LA
A Richland Parish elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
509 Main Street, Delhi, LA 71232
- Math 6% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Delhi Elementary School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 8% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Delhi Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,010
Median home value
$118,800
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Holly Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 222 | Compare → |
| Mangham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 437 | Compare → |
| Rayville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Richland Parish
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delhi Elementary School is listed in Richland Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delhi Elementary School
Delhi Elementary School is a public elementary school in Delhi, LA, part of Richland Parish, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delhi Elementary School
What grades does Delhi Elementary School serve?
Delhi Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Delhi Elementary School?
Delhi Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delhi Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delhi Elementary School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delhi Elementary School rank in LA?
Delhi Elementary School ranks #1,154 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Delhi Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Delhi Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Delhi Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delhi Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Delhi Elementary School a charter school?
No, Delhi Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delhi Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Delhi Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delhi Elementary School?
82.5% of students at Delhi Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Richland Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (318) 878-2269
- Area population (ZIP 71232)
- 6,003
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71232; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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