Summary:
In zip code 70437, there is one elementary school, Folsom Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 in the Folsom, LA area as part of the highly-rated St. Tammany Parish school district.
Folsom Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently exceeding state averages in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school achieved a 73% proficiency rate in Math and 67% in Social Studies, both well above the state averages of 62% and 55%, respectively. The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1, which supports individualized instruction. However, its state ranking has seen a slight decline over the past three years, dropping from the 78th percentile to the 68th percentile. Despite this, the school remains a solid performer, earning a 3-star rating from Schooldigger.
Key areas for attention include grade-level performance volatility, where 4th graders scored significantly lower in Math (61%) compared to 3rd and 5th graders (78% each). Additionally, while the school slightly underperforms the district in English Language Arts (78% vs. 79%), it excels in Math and Social Studies. Chronic absenteeism affects 20.1% of students, which is slightly better than district and state averages but remains a concern. Notably, over half of the students (50.99%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school achieves above-average results, indicating effective support systems. Overall, Folsom Elementary School offers a strong educational foundation with targeted opportunities for improvement in specific grade levels and subjects.
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