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Caldwell Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Caldwell Parish's public schools, 5 in all, serve approximately 1,310 K-12 students inside Louisiana, with Caldwell Parish Public Schools the largest district by enrollment. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Caldwell Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,310
-229 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 77%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
15%
was 18%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,310
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,028
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.8%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
3
618 students
Middle
1
294 students
High
1
398 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Caldwell Parish Public Schools
1,310 students · 1 district in Caldwell Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Caldwell Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
76%
Hispanic
1%
Black
19%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
2%
Black
15%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.1%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.5% under 18

Test scores in Caldwell Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 3 schools in Caldwell Parish ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Caldwell Parish High SchoolColumbiaHigh09-12398·
Caldwell Parish Junior High SchoolColumbiaMiddle06-08294·
Union Central Elementary SchoolColumbiaElementary04-05215·
Grayson Elementary SchoolGraysonElementaryKG-01212·
Columbia Elementary SchoolColumbiaElementary02-03191·

Cities in Caldwell Parish

Columbia4 schoolsGrayson1 school

About Caldwell Parish

Caldwell Parish is a sparse Louisiana county of about 9,500 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,310 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $47,028 a year, roughly 11% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 22%. That income level is 16% below the Louisiana median.

On the school-mix side, Caldwell Parish is made up of 3 elementary schools (618 students), 1 middle school (294), and 1 high school (398).

Caldwell Parish Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,310 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Caldwell Parish has shrank 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,539 students to 1,310. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment contracted from 18% to 15%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Caldwell Parish discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Caldwell Parish?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 1,310.
How many high schools are in Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish, Louisiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 398 students.
How many middle schools are in Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish, Louisiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 294 students.
How many elementary schools are in Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish, Louisiana has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 618 students.
What is the largest school district in Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Caldwell Parish, serving approximately 1,310 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish has roughly 9,500 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Caldwell Parish?
Median household income in Caldwell Parish is $47,028, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 22.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Caldwell Parish?
Approximately 11.2% of adults 25 and older in Caldwell Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Caldwell Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.8% of students in Caldwell Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Caldwell Parish schools?
Across Caldwell Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data