Columbia Elementary School vs Union Central Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
191 students
Union Central Elementary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
215 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Columbia, Louisiana | Union Central Elementary School Columbia, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 697 | #478 of 697 |
| National rank | #6575 of 50,301 | #21481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 191 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 55.3).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Union Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 78.5%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.8).
- •Union Central Elementary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 191.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Elementary School better than Union Central Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (77.2 vs 55.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia Elementary School and Union Central Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 191. Union Central Elementary School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Union Central Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Columbia Elementary School is 153rd of 697 and Union Central Elementary School is 478th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).