Madison James Foster Elementary School vs Shady Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison James Foster Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
278 students
Shady Grove Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
| Measure | Madison James Foster Elementary School Monroe, Louisiana | Shady Grove Elementary School Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 697 | #646 of 697 |
| National rank | #36982 of 50,301 | #35062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 278 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 32.4).
- •Shady Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Shady Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 97.5%).
- •Madison James Foster Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.5).
- •Madison James Foster Elementary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 195.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Madison James Foster Elementary School better than Shady Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Grove Elementary School ranks higher (35.4 vs 32.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Madison James Foster Elementary School and Shady Grove Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison James Foster Elementary School: 278. Shady Grove Elementary School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison James Foster Elementary School and Shady Grove Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Madison James Foster Elementary School is 663rd of 697 and Shady Grove Elementary School is 646th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).