Serving 414 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 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- 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 414 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
77%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
414 students attend Bob Folsom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bob Folsom Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bob Folsom Elementary School part of?
Bob Folsom Elementary School is part of Farmington School District.
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