C−
W.P. Foster Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
101 Second Street, Franklin, LA 70538 · (337) 828-1905 · Part of St. Mary Parish School District
Students
222
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about W.P. Foster Elementary School
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 12.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 40.2%
Location
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101 Second Street, Franklin
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K16
Kindergarten30
Grade 139
Grade 237
Grade 333
Grade 433
Grade 534
Enrollment over time
254’20
237’21
250’22
262’23
222’24
Down 12.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 77%White 14%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 4%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.