- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, AR
Bob Folsom Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bob Folsom Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050609001490
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bob Folsom Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bob Folsom Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bob Folsom Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, AR.
School address
District: Farmington School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050609001490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Bob Folsom Elementary School grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 050609001490 · Farmington, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 19:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (690 students)
Bob Folsom Elementary School grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bob Folsom Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
690 students
- Farmington Fre
Farmington Freshman Academy
680 students
- Randall G. Lyn
Randall G. Lynch Middle School
638 students
- Jerry Pop Will
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch
471 students
- This school
Bob Folsom Elementary School
438 students
What this shows Bob Folsom Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bob Folsom Elementary School compares
Bob Folsom Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 62% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 91% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Bob Folsom Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington School District reports $9,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bob Folsom Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randall G. Lynch Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bob Folsom Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bob Folsom Elementary School
How many students attend Bob Folsom Elementary School?
Bob Folsom Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, AR. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob Folsom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bob Folsom Elementary School is 19:1, which is 40% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bob Folsom Elementary School?
22.6% of students at Bob Folsom Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bob Folsom Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bob Folsom Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Farmington, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bob Folsom Elementary School?
Bob Folsom Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bob Folsom Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bob Folsom Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington School District?
Besides Bob Folsom Elementary School, Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (690 students), Farmington Freshman Academy (680 students), and Randall G. Lynch Middle School (638 students). See the Farmington School District district page for the complete list.