Delta Elementary School

7661 Mer Rouge/collinston Road
Mer Rouge, LA 71261
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Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Delta Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Delta Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
524 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Delta Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delta Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1232 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
34%
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7%
42%
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4%
27%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
11%
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Black
81%
41%
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White
16%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delta Elementary School's ranking?
Delta Elementary School is ranked #1232 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Delta Elementary School?
524 students attend Delta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Delta Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delta Elementary School?
Delta Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delta Elementary School offer ?
Delta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delta Elementary School part of?
Delta Elementary School is part of Morehouse Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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