- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Delhi, LA
Delhi High School
Federal NCES profile for Delhi High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220135001095
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delhi High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Delhi · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Delhi High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Delhi, LA.
School address
District: Richland Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220135001095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Delhi High School shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 220135001095 · Delhi, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 12.6:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mangham Elementary School (404 students)
Delhi High School shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Delhi High 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 139
Delhi High School
139 students
What this shows Delhi High School reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delhi High School compares
Delhi High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.5%
White 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Delhi High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Richland Parish reports $13,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delhi High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangham Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Start Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mangham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delhi High 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
Nationwide high 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 (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delhi High School
How many students attend Delhi High School?
Delhi High School has 139 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delhi, LA. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delhi High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delhi High School is 12.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delhi High School?
71.6% of students at Delhi High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delhi High School?
The largest demographic group at Delhi High School is African American at 93.5% of enrollment, in Delhi, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delhi High School?
Delhi High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delhi High School rank among public schools in Delhi?
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi High School ranks #2 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 High 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.