Bob Folsom Elementary School

About Bob Folsom Elementary School

Bob Folsom Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Dallas, Texas. It is part of the Dallas Independent School District, and serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school was established in 1967 and is named after former Dallas mayor Robert L. Folsom.
Bob Folsom Elementary School has a strong commitment to academic excellence and provides students with a comprehensive education that includes core subjects such as math, science, social studies, and language arts. The school also offers enrichment activities such as music, art, and physical education.
Bob Folsom Elementary School strives to create a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The school has a strong emphasis on community involvement and provides various activities and events to help foster a sense of belonging and connectedness.
Bob Folsom Elementary School is committed to helping students reach their full potential and preparing them for success in the future. It is a great place for students to learn, grow, and succeed.

Address:	230 S Grace Ln Farmington, AR 72730
Phone:	(479) 267-6024
Site:	folsom.farmcards.org
Grades:	K – 3
Enrollment:	337 students

Overview Bob Folsom Elementary School

Bob Folsom Elementary School serves 337 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Bob Folsom Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Bob Folsom Elementary School

Bob Folsom Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Bob Folsom Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.