Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Mermentau Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 148 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Mermentau Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mermentau Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mermentau Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Mermentau Elementary School?
148 students attend Mermentau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mermentau Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mermentau Elementary School?
Mermentau Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mermentau Elementary School offer ?
Mermentau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Mermentau Elementary School part of?
High expectations of students and instructors
Selected as Louisiana's Distinguished Title I School for 2011-12 from a field of over 1300 schools
We had Acadia Parish's outstanding: 5th Grade Student, Support Person and School Volunteer
Our principal was honored as one of Southwest Louisiana"s Best Bosses
- Posted by Administrator - melvy
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 148 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
