Top Rankings
Caldwell Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,427 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Caldwell Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
1,427 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caldwell Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
15%
41%
% White
79%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,273 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,820 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,273
$15,176
Spending / Student
$16,820
$14,514
Best Caldwell Parish School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Church Street
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Gr: 2-3 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Parish High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
163 Spartan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Grayson Elementary 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
Gr: K-1 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Trojan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Union Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
649 Highway 849
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Gr: 4-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell Parish School District?
Caldwell Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,427 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell Parish School District?
Caldwell Parish School District is ranked #65 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: 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, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Caldwell Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,820 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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