Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Parish Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Parish Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Farmerville, LA, encompassing approximately 905.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone edge being about 16.8 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 25.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Parish Elementary School's student population of 506 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Parish Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Parish Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Parish Elementary School's ranking?
Union Parish Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Union Parish Elementary School often compared to?
Union Parish Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D'arbonne Woods Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Union Parish Elementary School?
506 students attend Union Parish Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Union Parish Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Parish Elementary School?
Union Parish Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Parish Elementary School offer ?
Union Parish Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Parish Elementary School part of?
Union Parish Elementary School is part of Union Parish School District.
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