There were 258 fifth grade students enrolled in Richland Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Mangham Elementary School welcomed the most fifth grade students in the parish.
Within Richland Parish schools, the most students were found in 10th grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Richland Parish ranked 24th lowest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 23rd lowest the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School name | Number of 5th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangham Elementary School | 79 | 18.5% | 427 |
| Delhi Charter School | 50 | 7.9% | 630 |
| Rayville Elementary School | 48 | 13.5% | 356 |
| Start Elementary School | 32 | 9.7% | 329 |
| Delhi Elementary School | 27 | 14.6% | 185 |
| Holly Ridge Elementary School | 22 | 10.4% | 212 |



