Average
#1333 of 2,221 schools in MO
Delta Elem.
Elementary School · DELTA R-V
PO BOX 219, Delta, MO 63744
Enrollment
112
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
112
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,333 of 2,221
In Delta
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
DELTA R-V
School environment
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Delta Elem.
Elementary School in Delta · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Delta High
0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
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4.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About Delta Elem.
Delta Elem. is a public elementary school in Delta, MO, part of DELTA R-V. Delta Elem. serves approximately 112 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Delta Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,333 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Delta Elem. show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 112 students, Delta Elem. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Delta Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Delta Elem. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Delta Elem. — Students at Delta Elem. score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.
How Delta Elem. Compares
See how Delta Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 219, Delta, MO 63744
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Delta Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KELSO ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 9.7 miles away, in nearby Benton), which scores notably higher. Another option is ORAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 9.1 miles away, in nearby Oran), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WEST LANE ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 12.2 miles away, in nearby Jackson), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Delta, see our Delta schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DELTA HIGH Delta | 0.1 mi | 6.6 |
| CHAFFEE JR.-SR. HIGH Chaffee | 4.2 mi | 5.0 |
| CHAFFEE ELEM. Chaffee | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
| GORDONVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR Jackson | 8.3 mi | 6.6 |
| GUARDIAN ANGEL SCHOOL Oran | 9.0 mi | 5.9 |
| ORAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oran | 9.1 mi | 8.0 |
| ORAN HIGH SCHOOL Oran | 9.1 mi | 6.8 |
| NOTRE DAME REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Cape Girardeau | 10.1 mi | 6.6 |
| KELSO ELEM. Benton | 9.7 mi | 8.3 |
| EAGLE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cape Girardeau | 10.7 mi | 6.6 |
| WEST LANE ELEM. Jackson | 12.2 mi | 7.8 |
| SOUTH ELEM. Jackson | 12.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOL Kelso | 10.3 mi | 5.5 |
| CENTRAL HIGH Cape Girardeau | 10.8 mi | 6.6 |
| SCOTT CITY ELEM. Scott City | 10.4 mi | 6.0 |
| SCOTT CITY HIGH Scott City | 10.4 mi | 6.5 |
| SCOTT CITY MIDDLE Scott City | 10.4 mi | 8.6 |
| JACKSON SR. HIGH Jackson | 12.9 mi | 5.0 |
| RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH Jackson | 13.0 mi | 6.6 |
| ADVANCE HIGH Advance | 11.3 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63744 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$39,750
Median Home Value
$102,800
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
Population
177
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Median Age
46.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BELLEVIEW ELEM. Belleview, MO | 5.9 |
| RICHLAND ELEM. Essex, MO | 5.9 |
| SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO R-1 EL Ludlow, MO | 5.9 |
| ST BRENDAN SCHOOL Mexico, MO | 5.9 |
| ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Saint Thomas, MO | 5.9 |
| STE GENEVIEVE DU BOIS SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Delta Elem.
What grades does Delta Elem. serve?
Delta Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Delta Elem.?
Delta Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Elem. is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delta Elem. rank in MO?
Delta Elem. ranks #1,333 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Delta Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Delta Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Delta Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delta Elem. has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Delta Elem. a charter school?
No, Delta Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delta Elem. a Title I school?
No, Delta Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delta Elem.?
47.3% of students at Delta Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (573) 794-2440
Resources & Links
District
DELTA R-V- District Enrollment
- 222
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,455
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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