Caldwell Parish

Located at 7112 HWY 165 in Columbia, Louisiana, Caldwell Parish is an active, traditional public school district operating within a rural remote setting. As an independent district that is not part of a supervisory union or charter network, it manages five operational schools providing educational services from kindergarten through 12th grade. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total of 1,310 students, comprising 670 male and 640 female learners. The student body reflects a diverse local demographic, including 1,039 White students, 193 Black students, 45 students of two or more races, 32 Hispanic students, and 1 Asian student. Geographically, the district falls within U.S. Congressional District 2205, State Senate District 22032, and State House District 22020.

Educational delivery across the district is spread steadily throughout the primary and secondary grade levels, enrolling 112 students in kindergarten, 100 in 1st grade, 96 in 2nd grade, 95 in 3rd grade, 98 in 4th grade, 117 in 5th grade, 99 in 6th grade, 92 in 7th grade, 103 in 8th grade, 126 in 9th grade, 94 in 10th grade, 93 in 11th grade, and 85 in 12th grade. To serve its academic community, Caldwell Parish maintains a total workforce of 428.00 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 245.36 FTE teachers, 33.11 FTE instructional aides, and 149.53 FTE support staff, ensuring both academic instruction and administrative operations run effectively for families and researchers seeking a comprehensive picture of the district's capacity.