- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmerville, LA
Union Parish High School
Federal NCES profile for Union Parish High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220177001376
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Parish High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Farmerville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Parish High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Parish High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Farmerville, LA.
School address
District: Union Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220177001376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Union Parish High School shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 52.2 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-77 students YoY 220177001376 · Farmerville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 11.1:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Parish Elementary School (506 students)
Union Parish High School shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE added 52.2 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Union Parish High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union Parish High School
579 students
- Union Parish E
Union Parish Elementary School
506 students
- Downsville Com
Downsville Community Charter School
470 students
What this shows Union Parish High School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Parish High School compares
Union Parish High 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
4
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.5%
White 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Union Parish High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Parish Elementary 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 High 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 (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Parish High School
How many students attend Union Parish High School?
Union Parish High School has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmerville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), down 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Parish High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Parish High School is 11.1:1, which is 34% 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 High School?
52.2% of students at Union Parish High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Parish High School?
The largest demographic group at Union Parish High School is African American at 53.5% of enrollment, in Farmerville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Parish High School?
Union Parish High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 High School rank among schools in Farmerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Parish High School ranks #1 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 High School, Union Parish also operates Union Parish Elementary School (506 students) and Downsville Community Charter School (470 students). See the Union Parish district page for the complete list.