Union Central Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, Louisiana 71418 · Caldwell Parish
#478 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#21481 of 50,301 nationally
About Union Central Elementary School
Union Central Elementary School is a public elementary located in Columbia, in the Caldwell Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades 4–5. In 2025 it enrolled 215 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 478th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 215.
There are 4 schools in Columbia; Union Central Elementary School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Union Central Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Union Central Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Caldwell Parish High School
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students · 2.4 km away
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
294 students · 2.5 km away
Columbia Elementary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
191 students · 3.0 km away
Grayson Elementary School
Grayson · Public elementary · Grades K–1
212 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Sharon Hills Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
Indian Bayou Elementary School
Rayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Cohn Elementary School
Port Allen · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
217 students
Queensborough Elementary School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
212 students
Grayson Elementary School
Grayson · Public elementary · Grades K–1
212 students
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
212 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Union Central Elementary School a good school?
Union Central Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 55.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #478 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Union Central Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Union Central Elementary School ranks #478 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #21481 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Union Central Elementary School?
Union Central Elementary School had 215 students in 2025.
Is Union Central Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Union Central Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 4–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Union Central Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Union Central Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.