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W.p. Foster Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Mary Parish · Franklin, LA
A St. Mary Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
101 Second Street, Franklin, LA 70538
- Math 20% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W.p. Foster Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
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 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W.p. 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,662
Median home value
$109,100
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70538; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Centerville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Bayou Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 353 | Compare → |
| Berwick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 465 | 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.
St. Mary Parish
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #21 of 21
- District spending per student
- $14,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
W.p. Foster Elementary School is listed in St. Mary Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W.p. Foster Elementary School
W.p. Foster Elementary School is a public elementary school in Franklin, LA, part of St. Mary Parish, serving approximately 262 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,204 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W.p. Foster Elementary School
What grades does W.p. Foster Elementary School serve?
W.p. Foster Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend W.p. Foster Elementary School?
W.p. Foster Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.p. Foster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.p. Foster Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W.p. Foster Elementary School rank in LA?
W.p. Foster Elementary School ranks #1,204 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is W.p. Foster Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
W.p. 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 W.p. Foster Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W.p. Foster Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W.p. Foster Elementary School a charter school?
No, W.p. Foster Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W.p. Foster Elementary School a Title I school?
No, W.p. Foster Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W.p. Foster Elementary School?
92.7% of students at W.p. 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Mary Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (337) 828-1905
- Area population (ZIP 70538)
- 12,561
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 70538; 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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