Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#142 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School?
476 students attend J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School?
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School offer ?
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School part of?
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School is part of City Of Monroe School District.
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