Elementary Schools in Folsom Borough School District

The Folsom Borough School District in New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Folsom Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state averages, with some exceptions in certain grade levels and subject areas.

Folsom Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 705 and 746 out of 1,338 to 1,347 elementary schools in New Jersey over the past three school years, placing it in the bottom half of schools in the state. The school is also rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the NJSLA assessments are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions in certain grade levels. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rates for 5th and 8th grade are also below the state averages, and its Algebra I proficiency rate for 8th grade, while higher than the state average, is lower overall.

Another area of concern for Folsom Elementary School is its chronic absenteeism rate, which was 14.9% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state's target of 10% or less. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (24.27%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Despite the higher per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance does not appear to be commensurate with the resources available, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and instructional practices.