Madison James Foster Elementary School
Tel:
(318)325-7979
- Madison James Foster Elementary School serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Madison James Foster Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Madison James Foster Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 394 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Madison James Foster Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Madison James Foster Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1133 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| Black | 100% | 44% |
| White | n/a | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Monroe School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Madison James Foster Elementary School is Southside Alternative High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southside Alternative High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Robinson Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monroe Robinson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 410 students
1.0 miles
5101 Reddix Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318)322-1784 1.0 PK-5 410 - Monroe Southside Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 1-12 | 151 students
1.4 miles
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318)651-4841 1.4 1-12 151 - Monroe Shady Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 248 students
2.2 miles
2204 Ticheli Road
Monroe, LA 71202
(318)323-9941 2.2 PK-5 248 - Monroe Berg Jones Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 411 students
2.4 miles
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318)325-8982 2.4 PK-6 411 - Monroe Swayze Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 250 students
2.8 miles
2400 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318)325-1357 2.8 PK-5 250
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