FOLSUM EDUCATION & COMMUNITY CENTER
Folsum Education & Community Center is a public elementary school that is part of the South Hero School District school district, located in South Hero, VT with about 150 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 12 teachers, Folsum Education & Community Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Education & Community Center is a public Pre-K through 8th-grade school located in the small, scenic island community of South Hero, Vermont. As a key component of the Grand Isle Supervisory Union (GISU), the school serves as both an academic institution and a central gathering hub for the local community. The campus is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, small-school environment that emphasizes personalized learning, student development, and a strong connection to the surrounding rural landscape of the Lake Champlain Islands.
In addition to its core curriculum, Folsom places a high priority on fostering a sense of civic responsibility and community engagement among its students. By integrating the "Community Center" aspect of its name, the school often hosts local events and encourages a collaborative relationship between educators, families, and residents. With its focus on rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, and outdoor education, Folsom strives to prepare its graduates for success in their future high school careers while maintaining the unique, tight-knit culture characteristic of South Hero.
For more information, contact Folsum Education & Community Center at (802) 372-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Hero, VT 05486-4913
(802) 372-6600
http://www.gisu.org/folsom/
FOLSUM EDUCATION & COMMUNITY CENTER is a public school in South Hero, VT with about 150 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Vermont
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- South Hero School District
- Total Students:
- 150
- Teachers:
- 12.8
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 150 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FOLSUM EDUCATION & COMMUNITY CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
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.