Enrollment
167
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delhi, LA
Delhi Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Delhi Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220135001097
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delhi Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Delhi · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Delhi Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Delhi, LA.
School address
District: Richland Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220135001097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delhi Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delhi Elementary School
Delhi Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Delhi, Louisiana, enrolling 167 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.7% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Louisiana schools, with 167 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is predominantly African American (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 26.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Delhi's public schools, it stands alongside Delhi Charter School (618 students): Delhi Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 16.7:1).
Richland Parish also operates Mangham Elementary School (404 students) and Rayville High School (341 students) alongside Delhi Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Delhi Elementary School compares
Delhi Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 44% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 96.4%
White 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Delhi Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland Parish, which includes Delhi Elementary School.
$13,709
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 36.1%
Federal 26.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Delhi Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangham Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rayville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Start Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mangham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delhi Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Delhi
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~167 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delhi Elementary School
How many students attend Delhi Elementary School?
Delhi Elementary School has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delhi, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delhi Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delhi Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delhi Elementary School?
89.7% of students at Delhi Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delhi Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Delhi Elementary School is African American at 96.4% of enrollment, in Delhi, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delhi Elementary School?
Delhi Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delhi Elementary School rank among public schools in Delhi?
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Delhi, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Delhi on the city page.
Is Delhi Elementary School a good school?
Delhi Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Richland Parish?
Besides Delhi Elementary School, Richland Parish also operates Mangham Elementary School (404 students), Rayville High School (341 students), and Rayville Elementary School (333 students). See the Richland Parish district page for the complete list.
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