Madison James Foster Elementary School

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Madison James Foster Elementary School, located on Richwood Road in Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Monroe City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the personal development of its student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a neighborhood school, Madison James Foster plays a vital role in the local Monroe community, often serving as a hub for student activities and family involvement. The school administration and faculty prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and positive social habits. Through its commitment to education and local outreach, the school remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of the region.

320

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison James Foster Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Black	318

Black
318 (99.4 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	City of Monroe School District
Phone:	(318)325-7979
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 36