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Folsom Elementary School

9855 Harney Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Folsom Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Folsom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Folsom Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Folsom Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folsom Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2193 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Folsom Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Folsom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Folsom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Folsom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Folsom Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Folsom Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Folsom Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Folsom Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Folsom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Folsom Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Folsom Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Folsom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Folsom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Folsom Elementary School's ranking?
Folsom Elementary School is ranked #2193 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Folsom Elementary School often compared to?
Folsom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thonotosassa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Folsom Elementary School?
481 students attend Folsom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Folsom Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folsom Elementary School?
Folsom Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Folsom Elementary School offer ?
Folsom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Folsom Elementary School part of?
Folsom Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Folsom Elementary School located?
Folsom Elementary School is located in the Greater Thonotosassa neighborhood of Thonotosassa, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Greater Thonotosassa.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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