BOB FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BOB FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FARMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in FARMINGTON, AR with about 356 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, BOB FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BOB FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Farmington, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Farmington Public School District. As a "Cardinal" campus, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early grades. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional development, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the Farmington community, maintaining a strong connection with local families and stakeholders. Through their official online presence at [farmcards.org](http://farmcards.org/), the school provides essential resources, such as academic calendars, faculty contacts, and updates on extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and parents, Bob Folsom Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students can excel both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact BOB FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (479) 267-6024 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

230 S GRACE LN
FARMINGTON, AR 72730
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BOB FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FARMINGTON, AR with about 356 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
356
Teachers:
21.98
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 356 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BOB FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.1%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black or African American
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.