Enrollment
91
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Delhi, LA
Delhi Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Delhi Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220135001096
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delhi Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Delhi · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Delhi Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Delhi, LA.
School address
District: Richland Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220135001096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delhi Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delhi Middle School
Delhi Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Delhi, Louisiana, enrolling 91 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Louisiana schools and 36% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Louisiana schools, with 91 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.4% 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.
Richland Parish also operates Mangham Elementary School (404 students) and Rayville High School (341 students) alongside Delhi Middle 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 Middle School compares
Delhi Middle 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 36% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 29% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 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 89.0%
White 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Delhi Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland Parish, which includes Delhi Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangham Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Start Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mangham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delhi Middle 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 middle 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 (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delhi Middle School
How many students attend Delhi Middle School?
Delhi Middle School has 91 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Delhi, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delhi Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delhi Middle School is 22.8:1, which is 36% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delhi Middle School?
80.6% of students at Delhi Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delhi Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Delhi Middle School is African American at 89.0% of enrollment, in Delhi, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delhi Middle School?
Delhi Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Delhi?
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Delhi Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana. 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 Middle 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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