Mermentau Elementary School

Summary:

Mermentau Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-7 in the small town of Mermentau, Louisiana. With a student population of 146, the school consistently outperforms the surrounding Acadia Parish and Louisiana state averages on standardized assessments.

Mermentau Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 92% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 83% in English Language Arts - significantly higher than the 65% and 72% district averages, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3, and a student population that is predominantly White (82.88%) and less economically disadvantaged (60.27% qualify for free/reduced lunch) compared to nearby schools like Crowley Kindergarten School and Ross Elementary School. These factors likely contribute to Mermentau Elementary's consistent ranking in the top 20% of Louisiana elementary schools.

While Mermentau Elementary's performance is impressive, the demographic differences between it and surrounding schools in the Acadia Parish district raise questions about equity in educational opportunities. Further analysis of the school's practices and the district's approach to ensuring all students have access to high-quality education could provide valuable insights for improving outcomes across Jefferson Davis Parish and the state of Louisiana.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

 405 Church Street
       Mermentau, LA  70556-0250


(337) 824-1943

District: Acadia Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,432 Help


Students who attend Mermentau Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Midland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  146

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.9%
African American:
9.6%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mermentau Elementary School ranks better than 81.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 4th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Acadia Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mermentau Elementary School ranks better than 91.1% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Mermentau Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Acadia Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), African American (9.6%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mermentau Elementary School is 15.3, which is the 2nd best among 14 elementary schools in the Acadia Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mermentau Elementary School is $15,432, which is the 2nd highest among 14 elementary schools in the Acadia Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mermentau Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mermentau Elementary School 127th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Mermentau Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Mermentau Elementary School 40th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Mermentau Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Acadia Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Acadia Parish 28th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mermentau Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mermentau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 83.79 91st 725 87.4%
2008 79.42 134th 743 82.0%
2009 82.47 107th 738 85.5%
2010 84.51 80th 736 89.1%
2011 80.66 134th 766 82.5%
2012 87.50 54th 764 92.9%
2013 90.42 30th 772 96.1%
2014 87.88 46th 777 94.1%
2015 90.52 32nd 792 96.0%
2016 83.00 92nd 742 87.6%
2017 78.60 143rd 739 80.6%
2018 77.83 99th 728 86.4%
2019 74.48 203rd 731 72.2%
2021 85.77 90th 729 87.7%
2022 85.83 88th 727 87.9%
2023 81.53 126th 730 82.7%
2024 80.81 127th 675 81.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mermentau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.79 169th 682 75.2%
2019 75.97 142nd 697 79.6%
2021 94.51 17th 719 97.6%
2022 90.47 34th 724 95.3%
2023 86.66 62nd 723 91.4%
2024 88.28 55th 674 91.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mermentau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.37 215th 684 68.6%
2022 84.83 71st 701 89.9%
2023 87.46 61st 705 91.3%
2024 80.76 111th 635 82.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mermentau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.94 222nd 696 68.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mermentau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.52 228th 516 55.8%
2019 68.27 153rd 517 70.4%
2021 76.81 101st 522 80.7%
2022 78.96 83rd 517 83.9%
2023 76.21 96th 518 81.5%
2024 77.68 82nd 434 81.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mermentau Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mermentau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 80.61 56th 396 85.9%
2008 89.98 23rd 413 94.4%
2009 81.18 62nd 425 85.4%
2010 93.50 13th 408 96.8%
2011 84.97 32nd 412 92.2%
2012 67.52 144th 442 67.4%
2013 83.06 49th 457 89.3%
2014 88.59 30th 470 93.6%
2015 94.71 13th 482 97.3%
2016 86.62 37th 435 91.5%
2017 59.09 195th 437 55.4%
2018 61.71 132nd 411 67.9%
2019 73.22 125th 449 72.2%
2021 90.73 28th 459 93.9%
2022 94.09 16th 460 96.5%
2023 96.26 10th 465 97.8%
2024 88.02 40th 449 91.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mermentau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.76 44th 455 90.3%
2022 93.22 20th 458 95.6%
2023 93.86 18th 459 96.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mermentau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.42 6th 441 98.6%
2022 82.65 60th 441 86.4%
2023 81.62 61st 444 86.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mermentau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.24 133rd 418 68.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mermentau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.98 273rd 338 19.2%
2021 83.67 39th 358 89.1%
2022 90.59 17th 362 95.3%
2023 94.70 8th 352 97.7%
2024 83.55 28th 320 91.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Mermentau Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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by a teacher
Sunday, August 31, 2014

Open Quote According to School Digger, Grades 3,4,5,7 rated first or tied for first in Math in the State of Louisiana. Grade 6 is the only grade tested at Mermentau that didn't place first in the State Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, November 3, 2011

Open Quote Mermentau Elementary was selected as the #1 Title 1 school, out of 800 Title 1 schools in the state of Louisiana, for the 2011-2012 school year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mermentau Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 167 167
1990 118 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1991 112 36 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1992 126 27 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1993 116 34 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1994 134 29 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1995 155 32 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1996 155 32 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1997 162 34 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1998 162 31 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1999 162 30 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2000 161 25 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2001 172 26 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2002 151 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2003 151 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2004 154 26 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2005 141 28 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2006 140 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2007 140 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2008 142 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2009 147 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2010 142 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2011 144 15 0 0 1 0 0 0 160
2012 139 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 151
2013 138 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 158
2014 148 22 0 2 0 0 0 0 172
2015 145 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 164
2016 134 20 0 1 0 0 1 0 156
2017 133 15 0 0 0 0 2 0 150
2018 135 16 0 0 0 0 3 0 154
2019 130 20 0 1 0 0 3 0 154
2020 131 19 0 2 0 0 5 0 157
2021 131 19 1 0 0 0 0 0 151
2022 123 13 1 1 0 0 3 0 141
2023 121 14 1 3 0 0 7 0 146

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mermentau Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 167 8.0 20.8 n/a
1990 153 11.0 13.9 56.9
1991 150 11.0 13.6 54.7
1992 155 10.0 15.5 61.3
1993 152 10.0 15.2 67.1
1994 165 10.0 16.5 55.8
1995 189 11.0 17.2 55
1996 189 11.0 17.2 55
1997 197 11.0 17.9 52.3
1998 193 12.0 16.1 51.3
1999 192 13.0 14.8 70.8
2000 188 14.0 13.4 68.6
2001 198 13.0 15.2 63.6
2002 178 12.0 14.8 61.2
2003 178 12.0 14.8 61.2
2004 180 12.0 15.0 64.4
2005 169 10.9 15.5 59.8
2006 167 9.7 17.2 61.7
2007 164 10.3 15.9 56.1
2008 164 10.7 15.3 56.1
2009 169 10.7 15.8 55
2010 155 11.3 13.6 54.2
2011 160 10.9 14.5 63.1
2012 151 10.6 14.1 60.9
2013 158 12.4 12.6 65.2
2014 172 13.4 12.7 65.1
2015 164 11.0 14.9 53
2016 156 11.0 14.1 58.3
2017 150 11.0 13.6 55.3
2018 154 8.6 17.9 41.6
2019 154 9.2 16.6 46.8
2020 157 10.5 14.9 47.8
2021 151 9.5 15.8 37.7
2022 141 9.5 14.8 35.5
2023 146 9.5 15.3 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mermentau Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 167 8.0 20.8 n/a
1990 153 11.0 13.9 56.9
1991 150 11.0 13.6 54.7
1992 155 10.0 15.5 61.3
1993 152 10.0 15.2 67.1
1994 165 10.0 16.5 55.8
1995 189 11.0 17.2 55
1996 189 11.0 17.2 55
1997 197 11.0 17.9 52.3
1998 193 12.0 16.1 51.3
1999 192 13.0 14.8 70.8
2000 188 14.0 13.4 68.6
2001 198 13.0 15.2 63.6
2002 178 12.0 14.8 61.2
2003 178 12.0 14.8 61.2
2004 180 12.0 15.0 64.4
2005 169 10.9 15.5 59.8
2006 167 9.7 17.2 61.7
2007 164 10.3 15.9 56.1
2008 164 10.7 15.3 56.1
2009 169 10.7 15.8 55
2010 155 11.3 13.6 54.2
2011 160 10.9 14.5 63.1
2012 151 10.6 14.1 60.9
2013 158 12.4 12.6 65.2
2014 172 13.4 12.7 65.1
2015 164 11.0 14.9 53
2016 156 11.0 14.1 58.3
2017 150 11.0 13.6 55.3
2018 154 8.6 17.9 41.6
2019 154 9.2 16.6 46.8
2020 157 10.5 14.9 47.8
2021 151 9.5 15.8 37.7
2022 141 9.5 14.8 35.5
2023 146 9.5 15.3 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mermentau Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,321
2018 $11,570
2019 $11,517
2020 $11,573
2021 $14,571
2022 $15,432

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mermentau Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 126th of 730 Elementary schools
 10.5%
Ranks 125th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 10th of 465 Middle schools
 25.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mermentau Elementary School)10093
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Acadia Parish)7770
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mermentau Elementary School)9079
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Acadia Parish)7165
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Mermentau Elementary School)5842
 16%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Acadia Parish)4941
 8%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mermentau Elementary School)9295
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Acadia Parish)7577
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Mermentau Elementary School)7679
 3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Acadia Parish)5861
 3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mermentau Elementary School)8281
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Acadia Parish)7877
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Mermentau Elementary School)5236
 16%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Acadia Parish)5353
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mermentau Elementary School)80100
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Acadia Parish)6662
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mermentau Elementary School)60100
 40%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Acadia Parish)7071
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Mermentau Elementary School)5394
 41%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Acadia Parish)5643
 13%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mermentau Elementary School)10095
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Acadia Parish)7164
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mermentau Elementary School)9093
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Acadia Parish)7771
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Mermentau Elementary School)7077
 7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Acadia Parish)5753
 4%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students154146
 5.2%
African American2014
 30%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White130121
 6.9%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.8%60.3%
 13.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mermentau Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 146 students attended Mermentau Elementary School.

Students at Mermentau Elementary School are 83% White, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Mermentau Elementary School ranks 127th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mermentau Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Midland High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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