Delta Elementary

Q: Is Delta Elementary a good school?

Delta Elementary ranks 667 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Delta Elementary is a public elementary school located in Delta, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 105 students. The school is part of the Delta R-V school district, which is ranked 299 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Delta Elementary struggles, with its students performing below state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26.2% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 38.4%. The school also experiences relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.3% to 11.6% over the past few years, which is higher than nearby schools like South Elementary (6.8%) and Kelso Elementary (10.3%). Additionally, Delta Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.26% to 55%, significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools like Clippard Elementary (0.64%) and Jefferson Elementary (10.14%).

Despite the higher spending per student at Delta Elementary compared to some nearby schools, the academic performance remains below state and district averages. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the school and Delta R-V district may need to examine how resources are allocated and utilized to support student learning effectively. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and leveraging the strengths and resources of nearby high-performing schools could also benefit the students and staff at Delta Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

124 E McKinley
Delta, MO 63744-0219

(573) 794-2440

District: Delta R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
667^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,143

Students who attend Delta Elementary usually attend:

High:

Delta High

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 112

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.1%

Pacific Islander:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.3%

See top rated Missouri elementary schools

Compare Delta Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Delta Elementary ranks worse than 73.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.1%), Pacific Islander (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delta Elementary is 8.3. (See more...)

Compare Delta Elementary employs 13.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delta Elementary is $13,143.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Delta Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Delta R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Delta R-V 299^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Delta Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Delta Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Delta Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	26.58	904^th	1074	15.8%
2007	33.79	837^th	1080	22.5%
2008	29.71	898^th	1084	17.2%
2009	36.33	761^st	1053	27.7%
2010	37.39	767^th	1066	28.0%
2011	45.25	673^rd	1088	38.1%
2012	36.10	806^th	1085	25.7%
2013	24.91	932^nd	1108	15.9%
2014	43.89	669^th	1089	38.6%
2015	32.42	797^th	1058	24.7%
2017	34.92	726^th	1032	29.7%
2018	47.47	548^th	1045	47.6%
2019	28.00	811^th	1052	22.9%
2024	28.75	667^th	906	26.4%

See the entire list of Missouri Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delta Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.91	180^th	887	79.7%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for White students at Delta Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.05	594^th	898	33.9%
2019	18.06	837^th	917	8.7%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Delta Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Delta Elementary, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Delta Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	186	186
1992	183	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
1993	180	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
1994	171	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
1995	176	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
1996	176	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
1997	187	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
1998	199	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
1999	185	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2000	204	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
2001	172	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2002	175	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
2003	175	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
2004	183	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2005	161	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2006	170	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2007	165	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2008	165	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2009	147	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2010	149	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2011	159	0	0	0	0	0	159
2012	147	0	0	0	0	0	147
2013	170	2	0	0	0	0	172
2014	148	0	0	0	0	0	148
2015	155	0	0	0	0	0	155
2016	129	0	2	0	0	0	131
2017	117	2	1	0	0	0	120
2018	121	4	1	0	0	0	126
2019	106	4	2	0	0	0	112
2020	94	3	3	0	2	0	102
2021	92	1	1	0	0	0	94
2022	98	1	1	0	0	0	100
2023	104	1	0	0	0	0	105
2024	111	0	0	1	0	0	112

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 Delta Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	186	11.5	16.1	n/a
1992	183	11.5	15.9	n/a
1993	180	10.5	17.1	39.4
1994	171	10.5	16.3	48
1995	176	11.2	15.7	59.1
1996	176	11.2	15.7	59.1
1997	187	12.7	14.7	27.8
1998	199	12.7	15.7	32.2
1999	185	12.2	15.2	47
2000	204	13.2	15.5	48.5
2001	172	13.1	13.1	49.4
2002	175	13.1	13.4	50.9
2003	175	13.1	13.4	50.9
2004	183	13.8	13.3	54.6
2005	161	12.8	12.6	53.4
2006	170	12.8	13.3	52.9
2007	165	11.8	14.0	48.5
2008	165	12.3	13.4	48.5
2009	147	12.4	11.9	56.5
2010	149	12.6	11.8	59.7
2011	159	13.5	11.7	57.9
2012	147	12.7	11.5	74.8
2013	172	10.8	15.9	n/a
2014	148	11.5	12.8	58.8
2015	155	12.0	12.9	64.5
2016	131	12.0	10.9	62.6
2017	120	11.1	10.7	100
2018	126	11.8	10.6	100
2019	112	12.4	9.0	60.7
2020	102	11.9	8.5	58.8
2021	94	11.1	8.4	54.3
2022	100	11.0	9.0	55
2023	105	10.6	9.8	54.3
2024	112	13.4	8.3	47.3

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 Delta Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	186	11.5	16.1	n/a
1992	183	11.5	15.9	n/a
1993	180	10.5	17.1	39.4
1994	171	10.5	16.3	48
1995	176	11.2	15.7	59.1
1996	176	11.2	15.7	59.1
1997	187	12.7	14.7	27.8
1998	199	12.7	15.7	32.2
1999	185	12.2	15.2	47
2000	204	13.2	15.5	48.5
2001	172	13.1	13.1	49.4
2002	175	13.1	13.4	50.9
2003	175	13.1	13.4	50.9
2004	183	13.8	13.3	54.6
2005	161	12.8	12.6	53.4
2006	170	12.8	13.3	52.9
2007	165	11.8	14.0	48.5
2008	165	12.3	13.4	48.5
2009	147	12.4	11.9	56.5
2010	149	12.6	11.8	59.7
2011	159	13.5	11.7	57.9
2012	147	12.7	11.5	74.8
2013	172	10.8	15.9	n/a
2014	148	11.5	12.8	58.8
2015	155	12.0	12.9	64.5
2016	131	12.0	10.9	62.6
2017	120	11.1	10.7	100
2018	126	11.8	10.6	100
2019	112	12.4	9.0	60.7
2020	102	11.9	8.5	58.8
2021	94	11.1	8.4	54.3
2022	100	11.0	9.0	55
2023	105	10.6	9.8	54.3
2024	112	13.4	8.3	47.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delta Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$459 (3.9%)	$11,406 (96.1%)	$11,865
2020	$534 (4.7%)	$10,880 (95.3%)	$11,415
2021	$820 (6.8%)	$11,326 (93.2%)	$12,146
2022	$4,231 (32.2%)	$8,912 (67.8%)	$13,143

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delta Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Delta Elementary)	18.2	30	11.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Delta R-V)	18.2	30	11.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Delta Elementary)	37.5	38.1	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Delta R-V)	37.5	38.1	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	112	105	6.3%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	106	104	1.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.7%	54.3%	6.4%

Schools Near Delta Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Delta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	124 E McKinley	Delta	63744	Cape Girardeau County	Delta R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 794-2440	112	13	8.3	47.3%	111 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28.8	667^th of 906 public elementary schools	26.4%					(n/a)			26.2			21.8	35.4				$13,143	$4,231	$8,912
Chaffee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Elliott Ave	Chaffee	63740	Scott County	Chaffee R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 887-3244	321	28	11.4	55.8%	303 (94.4%)	13 (4.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	25.6	692^nd of 906 public elementary schools	23.6%		27.7	687^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.5%	5	26.1	33.4	17.7	46.5		11.9	31.1		19.8		$9,586	$1,333	$8,254
Oran Elementary School	Public	K-6	310 Church St	Oran	63771	Scott County	Oran R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 262-3435	143	12	12.0	55.9%	125 (87.4%)	3 (2.1%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)	52.9	418^th of 906 public elementary schools	53.9%					(n/a)				73.8		22.3	33.4				$8,899	$1,066	$7,833
Kelso Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	820 State Hwy A	Benton	63736	Scott County	Kelso C-7	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 545-3357	210	16	12.8	23.3%	205 (97.6%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	49.9				49.9						$10,372	$1,517	$8,854
Scott City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3000 Main St	Scott City	63780	Scott County	Scott City R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 264-2131	300	23	12.8	60.3%	270 (90.0%)	4 (1.3%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	11.2	821^st of 906 public elementary schools	9.4%		31.9	640^th of 898 public elementary schools	28.7%	181	15.6	11.6					24.2				$11,865	$2,158	$9,706
Leopold Elementary	Public	K-6	16797 Main St	Leopold	63760	Bollinger County	Leopold R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 238-2211	90	10	9.2	23.3%	90 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$9,859	$958	$8,901
Advance Elementary	Public	K-6	201 School Street	Advance	63730	Stoddard County	Advance R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 722-3564	243	20	12.4	44.4%	231 (95.1%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	74.9	198^th of 906 public elementary schools	78.1%		76	176^th of 898 public elementary schools	80.4%	22	48.6	57.5		59.4			62.1	40.0		51.3	$8,330	$700	$7,630
South Elementary	Public	K-4	1701 S Hope St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 243-9575	388	31	12.6	53.9%	339 (87.4%)	10 (2.6%)	17 (4.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.6%)	55.3	394^th of 906 public elementary schools	56.5%		50	457^th of 898 public elementary schools	49.1%	63	45.3	48.6					40.7	42.0			$11,354	$573	$10,781
Advance Preschool	Public	PK	420 Industrial Dr.	Advance	63730	Stoddard County	Advance R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 722-3098	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Clippard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2880 Hopper Rd	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-5720	424	38	11.0	100.0%	160 (37.7%)	145 (34.2%)	50 (11.8%)	19 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.8%)	33.2	632^nd of 906 public elementary schools	30.2%		29.4	665^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.9%	33	35.6	33.6					27.7	36.2			$14,104	$1,651	$12,453

Frequently Asked Questions about Delta Elementary

What schools do graduates of Delta Elementary attend?

Students who attend Delta Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Delta High

What district is Delta Elementary in?

Delta R-V

What is the racial makeup of Delta Elementary?

Students at Delta Elementary are 99% White.

How many students attend Delta Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 112 students attended Delta Elementary.

Is Delta Elementary a good school?

Delta Elementary ranks 667^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Rate Delta Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MOMissouri Elementary School Rankings

MOMissouri District Rankings

Schools in Delta, MO

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Delta Elementary!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.