Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Folsum Education & Community Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Folsum Education & Community Center's student population of 141 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Folsum Education & Community Center ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folsum Education & Community Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#92 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
91%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Folsum Education & Community Center's ranking?
Folsum Education & Community Center is ranked #92 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Folsum Education & Community Center?
141 students attend Folsum Education & Community Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Folsum Education & Community Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folsum Education & Community Center?
Folsum Education & Community Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Folsum Education & Community Center offer ?
Folsum Education & Community Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Folsum Education & Community Center part of?
Folsum Education & Community Center is part of South Hero School District.
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