Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Bob Folsom Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bob Folsom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bob Folsom Elementary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bob Folsom Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bob Folsom Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
3%
19%
White
76%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bob Folsom Elementary School's ranking?
Bob Folsom Elementary School is ranked #177 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bob Folsom Elementary School often compared to?
Bob Folsom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bob Folsom Elementary School?
389 students attend Bob Folsom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bob Folsom Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bob Folsom Elementary School?
Bob Folsom Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bob Folsom Elementary School offer ?
Bob Folsom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Bob Folsom Elementary School part of?
Bob Folsom Elementary School is part of Farmington School District.
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