Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Madison James Foster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison James Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Madison James Foster Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Madison James Foster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison James Foster Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
42%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison James Foster Elementary School's ranking?
Madison James Foster Elementary School is ranked #1179 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Madison James Foster Elementary School often compared to?
Madison James Foster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Madison James Foster Elementary School?
352 students attend Madison James Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Madison James Foster Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison James Foster Elementary School?
Madison James Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Madison James Foster Elementary School offer ?
Madison James Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Madison James Foster Elementary School part of?
Madison James Foster Elementary School is part of City Of Monroe School District.
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