Union Central Elementary School

215 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Union Central Elementary School is a public school located in Columbia, Louisiana, serving students within the Caldwell Parish School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing foundational education for children in the elementary grades. As a part of the Caldwell Parish educational system, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and social development needs of its student population.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for closer collaboration between educators, students, and local families. Like other schools in the district, Union Central Elementary typically adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while emphasizing fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. By fostering a sense of community and focusing on student-centered instruction, the school aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

215

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	2
Black	34
Two or More	7

White
172 (80.0%)
Black
34 (15.8%)
Two or More
7 (3.3%)
Hispanic
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Caldwell Parish
Phone:	(318)649-2569
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 117