Caldwell Parish School District
School District · Columbia, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Caldwell Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Caldwell Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
Columbia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Columbia Elementary School
Columbia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Caldwell Parish High School
Columbia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#28 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,637
+$2,547 vs Louisiana median
District size
1,427 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
Caldwell Parish ranks #28 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Caldwell Parish's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Caldwell Parish Junior High School (7.9/10), Columbia Elementary School (7.1/10), and Caldwell Parish High School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Caldwell Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caldwell Parish Junior High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Columbia Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Caldwell Parish High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Grayson Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Union Central Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Caldwell Parish
Caldwell Parish is a Columbia, Louisiana school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,427 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $17,637 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Caldwell Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Caldwell Parish Junior High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Caldwell Parish students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 60.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Caldwell Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Caldwell Parish with test data.
Schools in Caldwell Parish
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Columbia
- Total Enrollment
- 1,427
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Caldwell Parish?
The average composite rating for Caldwell Parish is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish spends $17,637 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Caldwell Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Caldwell Parish is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Caldwell Parish with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Caldwell Parish?
Across schools in Caldwell Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Caldwell Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Caldwell Parish has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.9%
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Compare Caldwell Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
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- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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