Union Central Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Columbia, LA Grades 04–05 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ B (75)
  • 215 Students
  • 20.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 10.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • 04–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (318)649-2569 Phone
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Union Central Elementary School
Columbia, LA 71418
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 04–05 SchoolScore™ B (75)
215
Students
20.0
Teachers
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
(318)649-2569
Phone

Union Central Elementary School is a public school administered by the Caldwell Parish district in Columbia, LOUISIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 04–05.

Key statistics: 215 students enrolled; a 10.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
215.0
State avg: 457.0
▼ 53% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.75:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 23% better
Free Lunch %
70.7%
State avg: 71.8%
▼ 2% better
School Details
School Name
Union Central Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
220036000283
State School ID
LA-011-011003
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
649 Highway 849
City
Columbia
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
71418
County
Caldwell Parish
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2205
State Leg. Upper
22032
State Leg. Lower
22020
Latitude
32.07626
Longitude
-92.07976
Grades Offered
4th 5th
👥
215
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.0
Teachers FTE
📐
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 152 70.7%
Not Applicable 122 56.7%
District Info
District Name
Caldwell Parish
LEAID
2200360
State LEA ID
LA-011
Phone
(318)649-2689
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Columbia
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$27,605K
Federal Revenue
$7,054K
State Revenue
$12,967K
Local Revenue
$7,584K
Total Expenditure
$27,745K
Instruction Exp.
$14,408K
Support Services
$10,444K
Other Current Exp.
$1,639K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Union Central Elementary School

1
Caldwell Parish High School
Columbia · High
1.5 mi
2
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
Columbia · Middle
1.6 mi
3
Columbia Elementary School
Columbia · Elementary
1.9 mi
4
Grayson Elementary School
Grayson · Elementary
2.6 mi
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Students
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Union Central Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Union Central Elementary School?
215 students are enrolled at Union Central Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Union Central Elementary School have?
Union Central Elementary School has 20.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does Union Central Elementary School serve?
Union Central Elementary School serves grades 04 through 05.
Is Union Central Elementary School a charter school?
Union Central Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Union Central Elementary School located in?
Union Central Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Union Central Elementary School belong to?
Union Central Elementary School is part of the Caldwell Parish school district.
How much does Caldwell Parish spend per student?
The Caldwell Parish district spends approximately $129,046,512 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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