Folsom Junior High School

St. Tammany Parish
83055 Hay Hollow Road
Folsom, LA 70437
208 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Folsom Junior High School, located on Hay Hollow Road in Folsom, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. The school typically provides a structured academic environment for students in the middle-school grades, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. It is characterized by its rural setting, which contributes to a close-knit school culture where students and staff work in a relatively small-town atmosphere.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school aims to foster student growth through a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects as well as opportunities for personal development. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, Folsom Junior High emphasizes the importance of community engagement and academic preparation. The school remains dedicated to upholding the standards of the St. Tammany Parish district, ensuring that students are equipped with the foundational skills and social maturity necessary for their future transition into secondary education.
208
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    152 (73.1 %)
  • Black
    33 (15.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (6.7 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: St. Tammany Parish
Phone: (985)796-3724
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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
Grade 6 73
Grade 7 74
Grade 8 61
Gender Ratio