Folsum Education & Community Center

75 South Street
South Hero, VT 05486
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Folsum Education & Community Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Folsum Education & Community Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

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School Overview

Folsum Education & Community Center's student population of 144 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Folsum Education & Community Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folsum Education & Community Center is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
#141 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
33%
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40-44%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
3%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
90%
88%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #141 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Folsum Education & Community Center?
144 students attend Folsum Education & Community Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Folsum Education & Community Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folsum Education & Community Center?
Folsum Education & Community Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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