Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delisle Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delisle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Delisle Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Delisle Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delisle Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
14%
47%
White
73%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delisle Elementary School's ranking?
Delisle Elementary School is ranked #157 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Delisle Elementary School often compared to?
Delisle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pineville Elementary School, Bayou View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Delisle Elementary School?
467 students attend Delisle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Delisle Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delisle Elementary School?
Delisle Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delisle Elementary School offer ?
Delisle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Delisle Elementary School part of?
Delisle Elementary School is part of Pass Christian Public School District.
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