Union Central Elementary School

649 Highway 849
Columbia, LA 71418
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 160 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Union Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Union Central Elementary School's student population of 160 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
160 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Union Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Central Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#894 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Union Central Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Union Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Union Central Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Union Central Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Union Central Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Union Central Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Union Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Union Central Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Union Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Central Elementary School's ranking?
Union Central Elementary School is ranked #894 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Union Central Elementary School often compared to?
Union Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish Junior High School, Grayson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Union Central Elementary School?
160 students attend Union Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Union Central Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Central Elementary School?
Union Central Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Central Elementary School offer ?
Union Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Union Central Elementary School part of?
Union Central Elementary School is part of Caldwell Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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