Enrollment
438
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bob Folsom Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bob Folsom Elementary School
Bob Folsom Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Farmington, Arkansas, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 91% of Arkansas schools and 40% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.6% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Arkansas average.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #75.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Farmington School District spends $9,451 per pupil, 23% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (690 students) and Farmington Freshman Academy (680 students) alongside Bob Folsom Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bob Folsom Elementary School compares
Bob Folsom Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington School District, which includes Bob Folsom Elementary School.
$9,451
Per student
-23%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 52.3%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bob Folsom Elementary School a good school?
Bob Folsom Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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