Serving 278 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison James Foster Elementary School serves the southern part of Monroe, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison James Foster Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Madison James Foster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Black
99%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1148 out of 1,244 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Madison James Foster Elementary School?
278 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 American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison James Foster Elementary School?
Madison James Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison James Foster Elementary School offer ?
Madison James Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison James Foster Elementary School part of?
Madison James Foster Elementary School is part of City Of Monroe School District.
In what neighborhood is Madison James Foster Elementary School located?
Madison James Foster Elementary School is located in the Robinson Place neighborhood of Monroe, LA.
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