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W.p. Foster Elementary School

101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W.p. Foster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

W.p. Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
W.p. Foster Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
This chart displays total students of W.p. Foster Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
W.p. Foster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.p. Foster Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#998 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of W.p. Foster Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W.p. Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W.p. Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of W.p. Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of W.p. Foster Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in W.p. Foster Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in W.p. Foster Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in W.p. Foster Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
77%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in W.p. Foster Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in W.p. Foster Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in W.p. Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in W.p. Foster Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of W.p. Foster Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W.p. Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in W.p. Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.p. Foster Elementary School's ranking?
W.p. Foster Elementary School is ranked #998 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are W.p. Foster Elementary School often compared to?
W.p. Foster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like V. B. Glencoe Charter School, Centerville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend W.p. Foster Elementary School?
250 students attend W.p. Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of W.p. Foster Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.p. Foster Elementary School?
W.p. Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does W.p. Foster Elementary School offer ?
W.p. Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W.p. Foster Elementary School part of?
W.p. Foster Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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