Caldwell Parish School District
School District · Columbia, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#34 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,637
+$2,547 vs Louisiana median
District size
1,427 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
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 6.4/10, 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 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Caldwell Parish students show an average math proficiency of 33.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.1%.
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 6.4/10. 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 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Caldwell Parish?
Across schools in Caldwell Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.1%. 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 6.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Caldwell Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- 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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