South Delta Elementary School

138 Weathers Avenue
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Delta Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Delta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

South Delta Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
222 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Delta Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Delta Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#673 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Delta Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Delta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Delta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Delta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Delta Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Delta Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Delta Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
98%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Delta Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Delta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Delta Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of South Delta Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Delta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Delta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Delta Elementary School's ranking?
South Delta Elementary School is ranked #673 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend South Delta Elementary School?
222 students attend South Delta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South Delta Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Delta Elementary School?
South Delta Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Delta Elementary School offer ?
South Delta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Delta Elementary School part of?
South Delta Elementary School is part of South Delta School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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