BOB FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

389 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

389

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOB FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	37
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
296 (76.1 %)
Two or More
40 (10.3 %)
Hispanic
37 (9.5 %)
Black
11 (2.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FARMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)267-6024
Website:	http://farmcards.org/
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOB FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOB FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	44.7%
Male	215	55.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th