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Union Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Union Parish runs 4 public K-12 schools inside Louisiana, with the county population around 20,821. The mix is 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Union Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,548
-475 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 53%
% Hispanic
14%
was 11%
% Black
25%
was 34%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
3 districts
Enrollment
2,753
NCES CCD
Median income
$42,885
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.0%
Below Louisiana avg
Elementary
1
506 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
579 students
Combined / other
3
1,463 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Union Parish Public Schools
1,555 students · 3 districts in Union Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Union 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
69%
Hispanic
6%
Black
24%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
55%
Hispanic
14%
Black
28%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.5% under 18

Test scores in Union Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 4 schools in Union Parish ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
D'Arbonne Woods Charter SchoolFarmervilleCombinedKG-12993·
Union Parish High SchoolFarmervilleHigh06-12579·
Union Parish Elementary SchoolFarmervilleElementaryPK-05506·
Downsville Community Charter SchoolDownsvilleCombinedPK-12470·

Cities in Union Parish

Farmerville3 schoolsDownsville1 school

About Union Parish

Union Parish is a rural-scale county of about 20,821 residents in Louisiana. Its public-school system hosts approximately 2,753 students across 4 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $42,885, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 23%. That income level is 23% below the Louisiana median.

In terms of grade levels, Union Parish consists of 1 elementary school (506 students), 1 high school (579), and 3 combined or other schools.

Union Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,555 students across Union Parish.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 16%: 3,023 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,548 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 34% to 25% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Union Parish discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Union Parish?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Union Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 2,753.
How many high schools are in Union Parish?
Union Parish, Louisiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 579 students.
How many elementary schools are in Union Parish?
Union Parish, Louisiana has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 506 students.
What is the largest school district in Union Parish?
Union Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Union Parish, serving approximately 1,555 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Union Parish?
Union Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 20,821, with a median age of 44. About 21.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Union Parish?
Median household income in Union Parish is $42,885, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 22.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Union Parish?
Approximately 14.8% of adults 25 and older in Union Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Union Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 68.0% of students in Union Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Union Parish schools?
Across Union Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Union Parish?
Union Parish residents are approximately 69% White, 6% Hispanic, 24% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data