- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Delhi Elementary School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 220135001097 · Delhi, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 18.6:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mangham Elementary School (404 students)
Delhi Elementary School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Delhi Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mangham Elemen
Mangham Elementary School
404 students
- Rayville High
Rayville High School
341 students
- Rayville Eleme
Rayville Elementary School
333 students
- Start Elementa
Start Elementary School
332 students
- Mangham High S
Mangham High School
294 students
- This school
Delhi Elementary School
167 students
What this shows Delhi Elementary School reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delhi Elementary School compares
Delhi Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,896
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Richland Parish reports $13,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~167 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.