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Caldwell Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,502 students in Caldwell Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Caldwell Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
1,502 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Caldwell Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 193 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
236 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
16%
42%
# White Students
1,187 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
79%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
121
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
121
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,411 is higher than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,980 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,411
$14,974
Spending / Student
$15,980
$14,320
Best Caldwell Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Church Street
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Grayson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5237 Highway 126 East
Grayson, LA 71435
(318) 649-2703
Grayson, LA 71435
(318) 649-2703
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Caldwell Parish High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
163 Spartan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Trojan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Union Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
649 Highway 849
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Grades: K-5
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell Parish School District?
Caldwell Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,502 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell Parish School District?
Caldwell Parish School District is ranked #64 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell Parish School District?
79% of Caldwell Parish School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caldwell Parish School District?
Caldwell Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Caldwell Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,980 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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