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Madison James Foster Elementary School
Elementary School · City of Monroe School District · Monroe, LA
A City of Monroe School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1310 Richwood Road #1, Monroe, LA 71202
- Math 7% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison James Foster Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Madison James Foster 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$26,883
Median home value
$77,400
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
50.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Southside Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Shady Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Berg Jones Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 393 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
City of Monroe School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Madison James Foster Elementary School is listed in City of Monroe School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison James Foster Elementary School
Madison James Foster Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monroe, LA, part of City of Monroe School District, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,202 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison James Foster Elementary School
What grades does Madison James Foster Elementary School serve?
Madison James Foster Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Madison James Foster Elementary School?
Madison James Foster Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison James Foster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison James Foster Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison James Foster Elementary School rank in LA?
Madison James Foster Elementary School ranks #1,202 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Madison James Foster Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison James Foster Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Madison James Foster Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison James Foster Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madison James Foster Elementary School a charter school?
No, Madison James Foster Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison James Foster Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Madison James Foster Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison James Foster Elementary School?
88.1% of students at Madison James Foster 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
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (318) 325-7979
- Area population (ZIP 71202)
- 26,791
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 71202; 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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