Union Parish Elementary School
Tel:
(318)368-9542
- Union Parish Elementary School serves 799 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Union Parish Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Union Parish Elementary School's student population of 799 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 799 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Union Parish Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Union Parish Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1068 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 69% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 6% |
| Black | 59% | 44% |
| White | 26% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Union Parish Elementary School is D'arbonne Woods Charter School (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is D'arbonne Woods Charter School (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Union Parish 6th Grade Center (2.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Farmerville Union Parish 6th Grade Center Grades: 6 | 140 students
2.4 miles
1206 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318)368-9715 2.4 6 140 - Farmerville D'arbonne Woods Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 945 students
3.8 miles
1002 Sterlington Highway
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318)368-8051 3.8 PK-12 945 - Farmerville Union Parish High School Grades: 9-12 | 561 students
3.9 miles
300 Anthony Street
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318)368-2661 3.9 9-12 561 - Farmerville Union Parish Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 232 students
3.9 miles
606 Bernice Street
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318)368-9507 3.9 6-8 232 - Downsville Downsville Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 381 students
17.5 miles
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318)982-5318 17.5 PK-12 381
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