For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 768 students in 71418, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71418, LA are Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish Junior High School and Union Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71418 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71418, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71418, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Church Street
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Gr: 2-3 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Trojan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Union Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
649 Highway 849
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Gr: 4-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71418, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71418, LA include Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish Junior High School and Union Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71418?
3 public elementary schools are located in 71418.
What is the racial composition of students in 71418?
71418 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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