- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmerville, LA
Union Parish Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Parish Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220177001694
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Parish Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Farmerville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Parish Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Parish Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Farmerville, LA.
School address
District: Union Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220177001694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Union Parish Elementary School shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 220177001694 · Farmerville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 11.2:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Parish High School (579 students)
Union Parish Elementary School shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Union Parish Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Parish H
Union Parish High School
579 students
- This school
Union Parish Elementary School
506 students
- Downsville Com
Downsville Community Charter School
470 students
What this shows Union Parish Elementary School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Parish Elementary School compares
Union Parish Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
White 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Union Parish Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Union Parish reports $15,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Parish Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Parish High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downsville Community Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Parish Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Farmerville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Parish Elementary School
How many students attend Union Parish Elementary School?
Union Parish Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmerville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Parish Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Parish Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Parish Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Union Parish Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Parish Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Parish Elementary School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Farmerville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Parish Elementary School?
Union Parish Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Parish Elementary School rank among schools in Farmerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Parish Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Farmerville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union Parish?
Besides Union Parish Elementary School, Union Parish also operates Union Parish High School (579 students) and Downsville Community Charter School (470 students). See the Union Parish district page for the complete list.