Excellent
#206 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 16% in state
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Elementary School · City of Monroe School District · Monroe, LA
A City of Monroe School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1207 Washington Street, Monroe, LA 71201
- Math 58% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,538
Median home value
$247,100
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Carver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Crosley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Geneva AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
City of Monroe School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #5 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School is listed in City of Monroe School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monroe, LA, part of City of Monroe School District, serving approximately 476 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School
What grades does J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School serve?
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School?
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School rank in LA?
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School ranks #206 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School a charter school?
No, J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School?
63.0% of students at J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (318) 322-8976
- Area population (ZIP 71201)
- 21,084
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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