Is Union Parish Elementary School a good school?

Union Parish Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.7% of Louisiana elementary schools.

How many students attend Union Parish Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 623 students attended Union Parish Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Union Parish Elementary School?

Students at Union Parish Elementary School are 56% African American, 26% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Union Parish Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Union Parish Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Union Parish High School

Union Parish Elementary School

Summary:

Union Parish Elementary School is a public elementary school in Farmerville, Louisiana, serving 659 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Union Parish School District, which is ranked 76 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, Union Parish Elementary School has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom quartile of Louisiana elementary schools for the past decade. The school's student population is predominantly African American (56%), with smaller percentages of White (26%) and Hispanic (16%) students, a significantly different demographic makeup compared to nearby Drew Elementary School, which has an 89% White student population. Union Parish Elementary's academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, lags behind state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 31% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 59% statewide.

Socioeconomic challenges also play a significant role, with a high percentage of students (57-67%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, the nearby Dubach School, which serves a more affluent and predominantly White student population in the Lincoln Parish district, significantly outperforms Union Parish Elementary on academic measures. These disparities highlight the potential impact of socioeconomic and demographic factors on educational outcomes, and suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the students at Union Parish Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7195 Highway 33
Farmerville, LA 71241

(318) 368-9542

District: Union Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
643^rd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,994

Students who attend Union Parish Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Union Parish High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 623

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.9%

White:

26.0%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Parish Elementary School ranks worse than 95.3% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Union Parish Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (55.9%), White (26%), Hispanic (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Parish Elementary School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Union Parish Elementary School employs 45.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Parish Elementary School is $13,994.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union Parish Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Parish Elementary School 643^rd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Union Parish Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Union Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Parish 76^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Parish Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Union Parish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	25.63	581^st	725	19.9%
2008	31.14	540^th	743	27.3%
2009	25.24	590^th	738	20.1%
2010	25.33	588^th	736	20.1%
2011	42.82	481^st	766	37.2%
2012	31.60	570^th	764	25.4%
2013	14.94	703^rd	772	8.9%
2014	14.62	708^th	777	8.9%
2015	9.63	750^th	792	5.3%
2016	17.85	654^th	742	11.9%
2017	17.85	648^th	739	12.3%
2018	11.15	667^th	728	8.4%
2019	13.08	668^th	731	8.6%
2021	5.32	705^th	729	3.3%
2022	5.96	700^th	727	3.7%
2023	7.93	702^nd	730	3.8%
2024	7.80	643^rd	675	4.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Union Parish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	66.15	25^th	89	71.9%
2019	39.26	62^nd	91	31.9%
2024	16.16	84^th	86	2.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Union Parish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	13.12	319^th	333	4.2%
2021	10.21	296^th	306	3.3%
2022	11.70	297^th	307	3.3%
2023	15.84	270^th	296	8.8%
2024	9.86	204^th	208	1.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Parish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	26.24	570^th	682	16.4%
2019	12.35	656^th	697	5.9%
2021	3.70	711^th	719	1.1%
2022	6.10	701^st	724	3.2%
2023	6.65	708^th	723	2.1%
2024	9.33	637^th	674	5.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Union Parish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	13.19	642^nd	684	6.1%
2021	5.34	690^th	705	2.1%
2022	8.99	668^th	701	4.7%
2023	8.31	686^th	705	2.7%
2024	13.85	584^th	635	8.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Union Parish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.11	231^st	281	17.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Union Parish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	13.81	643^rd	696	7.6%
2021	6.88	671^st	704	4.7%
2022	5.50	695^th	712	2.4%
2023	7.35	693^rd	713	2.8%
2024	9.90	609^th	651	6.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Union Parish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	25.30	465^th	547	15.0%
2019	13.30	529^th	559	5.4%
2021	5.31	560^th	564	0.7%
2022	7.21	550^th	562	2.1%
2023	8.53	558^th	570	2.1%
2024	15.92	465^th	509	8.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Union Parish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	43.46	107^th	168	36.3%
2019	22.36	167^th	190	12.1%
2021	4.84	201^st	202	0.5%
2022	12.31	213^th	220	3.2%
2023	23.46	200^th	233	14.2%
2024	6.88	186^th	189	1.6%

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Rank History for White students at Union Parish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	23.41	447^th	516	13.4%
2019	12.44	496^th	517	4.1%
2021	2.94	515^th	522	1.3%
2022	3.92	510^th	517	1.4%
2023	8.92	497^th	518	4.1%
2024	1.79	431^st	434	0.7%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Union Parish Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	546	546
1990	294	196	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	492
1991	290	185	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1992	282	200	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1993	272	204	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	483
1994	258	192	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1995	240	217	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	466
1996	240	217	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	466
1997	227	209	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	452
1998	225	216	1	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	459
1999	203	238	2	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	458
2000	206	250	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
2001	192	253	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
2002	309	358	6	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
2003	309	358	6	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
2004	287	331	5	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	649
2005	301	325	5	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	668
2006	363	338	8	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	756
2007	332	326	8	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
2008	332	319	8	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	720
2009	339	347	6	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	752
2010	244	347	5	70	1	n/a	n/a	0	667
2011	243	361	5	76	1	0	6	0	692
2012	263	338	0	77	0	0	5	0	683
2013	179	339	1	76	1	0	12	0	608
2014	176	408	2	62	1	0	11	0	660
2015	209	503	3	116	0	0	17	0	848
2016	231	504	3	112	1	1	17	0	869
2017	205	466	3	105	1	1	18	0	799
2018	197	448	3	98	2	1	20	0	769
2019	186	414	4	108	2	1	18	0	733
2020	201	391	5	116	1	1	17	0	732
2021	190	379	5	103	1	0	15	0	693
2022	177	394	4	98	0	0	13	0	686
2023	174	369	3	104	2	0	7	0	659
2024	162	348	4	96	2	0	11	0	623

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Parish Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	546	24.7	22.1	n/a
1990	492	26.0	18.9	52.2
1991	477	26.0	18.3	0
1992	486	27.0	18.0	n/a
1993	483	24.0	20.1	n/a
1994	458	27.0	17.0	n/a
1995	466	24.0	19.4	59.2
1996	466	24.0	19.4	59.2
1997	452	23.5	19.2	62.4
1998	459	24.0	19.1	61.2
1999	458	24.0	19.1	70.3
2000	472	24.7	19.1	70.1
2001	460	25.0	18.4	73.5
2002	701	42.0	16.7	76
2003	701	42.0	16.7	76
2004	649	38.8	16.7	78.1
2005	668	36.0	18.6	78.4
2006	756	39.0	19.4	76.3
2007	724	39.0	18.6	77.2
2008	720	41.5	17.3	79.9
2009	752	44.1	17.1	85.1
2010	667	44.9	14.8	91.2
2011	692	36.2	19.0	91.6
2012	683	42.9	15.9	90.5
2013	608	39.9	15.2	93.9
2014	660	33.3	19.8	93.9
2015	848	48.0	17.6	93.6
2016	869	60.0	14.4	93
2017	799	52.8	15.1	65.2
2018	769	48.6	15.8	73.2
2019	733	41.8	17.5	73.5
2020	732	35.0	20.9	72.5
2021	693	28.0	24.7	66.5
2022	686	33.8	20.2	60.5
2023	659	45.3	14.5	57.7
2024	623	45.8	13.5	67.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Parish Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	546	24.7	22.1	n/a
1990	492	26.0	18.9	52.2
1991	477	26.0	18.3	0
1992	486	27.0	18.0	n/a
1993	483	24.0	20.1	n/a
1994	458	27.0	17.0	n/a
1995	466	24.0	19.4	59.2
1996	466	24.0	19.4	59.2
1997	452	23.5	19.2	62.4
1998	459	24.0	19.1	61.2
1999	458	24.0	19.1	70.3
2000	472	24.7	19.1	70.1
2001	460	25.0	18.4	73.5
2002	701	42.0	16.7	76
2003	701	42.0	16.7	76
2004	649	38.8	16.7	78.1
2005	668	36.0	18.6	78.4
2006	756	39.0	19.4	76.3
2007	724	39.0	18.6	77.2
2008	720	41.5	17.3	79.9
2009	752	44.1	17.1	85.1
2010	667	44.9	14.8	91.2
2011	692	36.2	19.0	91.6
2012	683	42.9	15.9	90.5
2013	608	39.9	15.2	93.9
2014	660	33.3	19.8	93.9
2015	848	48.0	17.6	93.6
2016	869	60.0	14.4	93
2017	799	52.8	15.1	65.2
2018	769	48.6	15.8	73.2
2019	733	41.8	17.5	73.5
2020	732	35.0	20.9	72.5
2021	693	28.0	24.7	66.5
2022	686	33.8	20.2	60.5
2023	659	45.3	14.5	57.7
2024	623	45.8	13.5	67.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Parish Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,498
2018	$13,272
2019	$11,604
2020	$11,450
2021	$12,576
2022	$13,994

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Parish Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 668^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 702^nd of 730 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Parish Elementary School)	37	30	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Parish)	42	43	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish Elementary School)	40	26	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish)	42	32	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Union Parish Elementary School)	19	8	11%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Union Parish)	21	18	3%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union Parish Elementary School)	59	47	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union Parish)	59	51	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	65	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish Elementary School)	37	33	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish)	47	49	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Parish Elementary School)	38	21	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Parish)	44	34	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	61	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish Elementary School)	50	40	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish)	52	48	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	733	659	10.1%
African American	414	369	10.9%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	108	104	3.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	186	174	6.5%
Two or More Races	18	7	61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.5%	57.7%	15.9%

Schools Near Union Parish Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Union Parish Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7195 Highway 33	Farmerville	71241	Union Parish	Union Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 368-9542	623	46	13.5	67.9%	162 (26.0%)	348 (55.9%)	96 (15.4%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	7.8	643^rd of 675 public elementary schools	4.7%		7.9	702^nd of 730 public elementary schools	3.8%	59	33.0	40.0	18.0	31.0	36.0		39.0	36.0	$13,994
Dubach School	Public	PK, KG-5	7710 Fellowship Rd	Dubach	71235	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 777-3470	139	11	12.1	51.8%	87 (62.6%)	41 (29.5%)	7 (5.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	66.2	252^nd of 675 public elementary schools	62.7%		68.5	238^th of 730 public elementary schools	67.4%	14	62.0	68.0	63.0	63.0		75.0	79.0	77.0	$17,691
Drew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1132 Highway 15	West Monroe	71291	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 396-7186	545	36	15.3	45.7%	481 (88.3%)	29 (5.3%)	23 (4.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	88.8	59^th of 675 public elementary schools	91.3%		91.7	42^nd of 730 public elementary schools	94.2%	17	91.0	91.0	76.0	86.0	90.0	85.0	82.0	86.0	$11,439

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Student/Teacher Ratio Union Parish Elementary School

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Schools Near Union Parish Elementary School