At a glance
Reported students
278
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
Madison James Foster Elementary School: 278 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 321
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Madison James Foster Elementary School
Madison James Foster Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Monroe. It is one of 19 current school records connected to City of Monroe School District. NCES reports 278 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (99.3%) and White (0.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Madison James Foster Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.71 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic0%
- Black99.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in City of Monroe School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
268 reported students
Clara Hall Accelerated School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
260 reported students
Berg Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
328 reported students
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
212 reported students
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
354 reported students
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
391 reported students
Public schools near Madison James Foster Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 374 | 0.6 mi |
| Shady Grove Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 195 | 1.7 mi |
| Berg Jones Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 328 | 1.9 mi |
| Swayze Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 175 | 2.2 mi |
| Barkdull Faulk Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 212 | 2.7 mi |
| Minnie Ruffin Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 354 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Madison James Foster Elementary School
What grades does Madison James Foster Elementary School serve?
Madison James Foster Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in City of Monroe School District.
How many students attend Madison James Foster Elementary School?
Madison James Foster Elementary School reported 278 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 321 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Madison James Foster Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 278 students and 25.71 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Madison James Foster Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Madison James Foster Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on City of Monroe School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Madison James Foster Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Madison James Foster Elementary School in?
Madison James Foster Elementary School is part of City of Monroe School District, based in Monroe, LA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Madison James Foster Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robinson Elementary School (0.6 mi), Shady Grove Elementary School (1.7 mi), Berg Jones Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.