Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Folsom Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Folsom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Folsom Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Folsom Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folsom Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2193 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
44%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Folsom Elementary School's ranking?
Folsom Elementary School is ranked #2193 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Folsom Elementary School often compared to?
Folsom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thonotosassa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Folsom Elementary School?
470 students attend Folsom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Folsom Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folsom Elementary School?
Folsom Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Folsom Elementary School offer ?
Folsom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Folsom Elementary School part of?
Folsom Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Folsom Elementary School located?
Folsom Elementary School is located in the Greater Thonotosassa neighborhood of Thonotosassa, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Greater Thonotosassa.
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