Bob Folsom Elementary School

Summary:

Bob Folsom Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Farmington, Arkansas, serving grades KG-3 with a total enrollment of 389 students. The school is part of the Farmington School District, which is ranked 22 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bob Folsom Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking of 48 out of 497 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 52.7% in English Language Arts, 53.8% in Reading, 47.3% in Mathematics, and 57% in Science, compared to the Arkansas averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, 36.4%, and 35.6%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.6 students per teacher, compared to the district average of 15.5 and the state average.

While Bob Folsom Elementary School performs exceptionally well compared to the state, it is outperformed by the nearby Root Elementary School in the Fayetteville School District, which ranks 5th out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and achieves a 5-star rating. Root Elementary significantly outperforms Bob Folsom Elementary in academic proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, Bob Folsom Elementary still outperforms its closest neighbor, Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School, which is also part of the Farmington School District.


Detail:

Public K-3

 230 S Grace Ln
       Farmington, AR  72730


(479) 267-6024

District: Farmington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,285 Help


Students who attend Bob Folsom Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Farmington Junior High School
    Randall G Lynch Middle School
High:    Farmington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.1%
Two or more races:
10.3%
Hispanic:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bob Folsom Elementary School ranks better than 90.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), two or more races (10.3%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bob Folsom Elementary School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Compare Bob Folsom Elementary School employs 23.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bob Folsom Elementary School is $8,285.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bob Folsom Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Farmington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmington School District 22nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bob Folsom Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 70.03 113th 494 77.1%
2017 49.48 255th 485 47.4%
2018 85.00 55th 480 88.5%
2019 83.52 59th 488 87.9%
2021 78.21 89th 496 82.1%
2022 75.66 104th 487 78.6%
2023 64.08 174th 492 64.6%
2024 86.03 48th 497 90.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bob Folsom Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 245 6 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 261
2010 248 8 1 7 4 0 1 0 269
2011 248 8 2 6 6 1 1 0 272
2012 272 4 1 10 7 0 5 0 299
2013 269 10 2 21 5 0 16 0 323
2014 265 9 1 20 3 0 18 0 316
2015 269 19 0 16 4 0 13 0 321
2016 282 13 0 16 2 0 17 0 330
2017 317 18 0 14 3 0 19 0 371
2018 310 12 0 17 3 0 14 0 356
2019 302 8 2 14 3 2 11 0 342
2020 309 5 2 16 5 1 10 0 348
2021 285 14 2 12 2 1 21 0 337
2022 288 16 2 27 0 0 29 0 362
2023 296 11 3 37 1 1 40 0 389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bob Folsom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 261 19.0 13.7 50.6
2010 269 22.3 11.7 52
2011 272 18.7 14.5 40.1
2012 299 18.8 15.8 45.2
2013 323 20.8 15.4 47.4
2014 316 21.0 15.0 45.6
2015 321 22.0 14.5 47
2016 330 22.0 15.0 43.3
2017 371 22.0 16.8 23.7
2018 356 21.9 16.1 21.6
2019 342 23.0 14.8 32.2
2020 348 24.1 14.4 35.3
2021 337 24.0 14.0 34.1
2022 362 24.3 14.8 30.4
2023 389 23.3 16.6 32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bob Folsom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 261 19.0 13.7 50.6
2010 269 22.3 11.7 52
2011 272 18.7 14.5 40.1
2012 299 18.8 15.8 45.2
2013 323 20.8 15.4 47.4
2014 316 21.0 15.0 45.6
2015 321 22.0 14.5 47
2016 330 22.0 15.0 43.3
2017 371 22.0 16.8 23.7
2018 356 21.9 16.1 21.6
2019 342 23.0 14.8 32.2
2020 348 24.1 14.4 35.3
2021 337 24.0 14.0 34.1
2022 362 24.3 14.8 30.4
2023 389 23.3 16.6 32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bob Folsom Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,190 (14.4%) $7,095 (85.6%) $8,285

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bob Folsom Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 59th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 174th of 492 Elementary schools
 23.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Bob Folsom Elementary School)80.863.3
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English (Farmington School District)87.472.8
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Bob Folsom Elementary School)78.860.3
 18.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Farmington School District)76.663.6
 13%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Bob Folsom Elementary School)54.543.9
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Farmington School District)58.149.5
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Bob Folsom Elementary School)57.634.7
 22.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Farmington School District)58.140.9
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students342389
 13.7%
African American811
 37.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1437
 164.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White302296
 2%
Two or More Races1140
 263.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.2%32.9%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Folsom Elementary School

Yes. Bob Folsom Elementary School ranks in the top 9.7% of Arkansas elementary schools.

Students who attend Bob Folsom Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Farmington Junior High School
Middle : Randall G Lynch Middle School
High : Farmington High School

Students at Bob Folsom Elementary School are 76% White, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 389 students attended Bob Folsom Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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