Downsville: Schools & Education
Education in Downsville: 1 public school. Downsville Community Charter School is the largest at 507 students (grades -1-12). Total enrollment: 507 students.
- ~223 residents per school (vs Louisiana ~589).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 223 residents per school. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Union Parish |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 507 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 31 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.40 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 151 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 29.8% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Louisiana Tech University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Louisiana Tech University |
| Nearest College · City | Ruston |
| Nearest College · Phone | (318) 257-2000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 9 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | UNION PARISH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (318) 368-9226 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 202 WEST JACKSON STREET, FARMERVILLE LA 71241 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 10.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12