J.S. CLARK MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the City of Monroe School District school district, located in Monroe, LA with about 451 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School, located in Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a specialized educational institution within the Monroe City School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a focused academic environment that often emphasizes specific curricular themes—such as accelerated learning, the arts, or STEM—to attract a diverse student body from across the district. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence, critical thinking, and social development, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged students for the rigors of middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Monroe community, operating from its facility on Washington Street. By offering a magnet curriculum, J.S. Clark provides families with an educational alternative that prioritizes innovation and student engagement. The school’s culture typically centers on high expectations for both behavior and achievement, utilizing a structured instructional approach to support students in building a strong foundational knowledge base while developing the extracurricular interests and character traits necessary for long-term success.

For more information, contact J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School at (318) 322-8976 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.