FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Folsom Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, located in Folsom, LA with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 26 teachers, Folsom Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Folsom Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Folsom, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement within a supportive and intimate campus setting.
Beyond the classroom, the school often plays a central role in the local Folsom area, maintaining strong partnerships with parents and community members. The curriculum is designed to meet Louisiana state standards while encouraging extracurricular participation and social growth. By combining traditional instructional methods with a focus on individual student needs, Folsom Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Folsom Elementary School at (985) 796-3820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 796-3820
FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Folsom, LA with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Tammany Parish
- Total Students:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 26.99
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 446 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.9%
- Black or African American
- 17.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
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.