Serving 262 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.p. Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
W.p. Foster Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
W.p. Foster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.p. Foster Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
79%
41%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.p. Foster Elementary School's ranking?
W.p. Foster Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,244 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 Centerville High School, V. B. Glencoe Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
262 students attend W.p. Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of W.p. Foster Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.p. Foster Elementary School offer ?
W.p. Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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