Total enrollment
1,098
-161 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Columbia
Louisiana · Public K-12
Columbia's public schools total 4 across the city, with enrollment of about 1,098 and an average school size near 275.
7-year change in Columbia
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 75%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
15%
was 20%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Parish High School | High | 09-12 | 398 |
| Caldwell Parish Junior High School | Middle | 06-08 | 294 |
| Columbia Elementary School | Elementary | 02-03 | 191 |
| Union Central Elementary School | Elementary | 04-05 | 215 |
About Columbia
Across Columbia, Louisiana, 4 public schools instructs about 1,098 students between them.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Columbia is around 275 students, 46% lower than the Louisiana average of about 509.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Columbia has shrank 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,259 students to 1,098. The Black share of public-school enrollment declined from 20% to 15%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Columbia discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.