- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Madison James Foster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison James Foster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220108000996
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison James Foster Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #17 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison James Foster Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison James Foster Elementary School ranks #17 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108000996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Madison James Foster Elementary School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 220108000996 · Monroe, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 13.2:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Neville High School (1,042 students)
Madison James Foster Elementary School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Madison James Foster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neville High S
Neville High School
1,042 students
- Wossman High S
Wossman High School
635 students
- Sallie Humble
Sallie Humble Elementary School
579 students
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
577 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary School
547 students
- This school 278
Madison James Foster Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Madison James Foster Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison James Foster Elementary School compares
Madison James Foster Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 53% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.3%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Madison James Foster Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Monroe School District reports $15,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison James Foster Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wossman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison James Foster Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison James Foster Elementary School
How many students attend Madison James Foster Elementary School?
Madison James Foster Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison James Foster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison James Foster Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison James Foster Elementary School?
95.9% of students at Madison James Foster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison James Foster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison James Foster Elementary School is African American at 99.3% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison James Foster Elementary School?
Madison James Foster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison James Foster Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison James Foster Elementary School ranks #17 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Monroe School District?
Besides Madison James Foster Elementary School, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Wossman High School (635 students), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.