There were 250 first grade students enrolled in Richland Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1.6% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Mangham Elementary School welcomed the most first 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.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
Richland Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Richland Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 1st Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangham Elementary School | 74 | 17.3% | 427 |
| Rayville Elementary School | 55 | 15.4% | 356 |
| Delhi Charter School | 36 | 5.7% | 630 |
| Start Elementary School | 30 | 9.1% | 329 |
| Delhi Elementary School | 28 | 15.1% | 185 |
| Holly Ridge Elementary School | 27 | 12.7% | 212 |
