Folsom Elementary School

Q: Is Folsom Elementary School a good school?

Folsom Elementary School ranks 1692 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Folsom Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Thonotosassa, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 481. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Folsom Elementary School faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's performance lags behind nearby schools in the Hillsborough district, such as Tampa Palms Elementary and Riverhills Elementary Magnet School, which have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. However, Folsom Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention.

Folsom Elementary School's diverse student population, with a significant percentage of African American and Hispanic students, contrasts with some of the nearby schools, which have a higher percentage of White and Asian students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it generally places in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, indicating room for improvement. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as attendance and academic performance, could be crucial in helping Folsom Elementary School better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9855 Harney Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592

(813) 987-6755

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1692^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,219

Students who attend Folsom Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Greco Middle Magnet School
High:	King High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.5%

Hispanic:

29.4%

White:

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Folsom Elementary School ranks worse than 75% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 111^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.79. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Folsom Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.5%), Hispanic (29.4%), White (19.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Folsom Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 30^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Folsom Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Folsom Elementary School is $13,219, which is the 26^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Folsom Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Folsom Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	26.95	1269^th	1688	24.8%
2007	30.78	1303^rd	1786	27.0%
2008	28.33	1364^th	1789	23.8%
2009	25.57	1472^nd	1847	20.3%
2010	38.52	1267^th	1919	34.0%
2011	32.03	1440^th	1985	27.5%
2012	31.90	1394^th	1984	29.7%
2013	22.61	1663^rd	2029	18.0%
2014	25.31	1623^rd	2064	21.4%
2016	17.25	1804^th	2087	13.6%
2017	13.75	1933^rd	2112	8.5%
2018	14.45	1908^th	2118	9.9%
2019	10.72	2043^rd	2182	6.4%
2021	37.25	1388^th	2247	38.2%
2022	25.52	1678^th	2219	24.4%
2023	34.41	1483^rd	2240	33.8%
2024	27.79	1692^nd	2256	25.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Folsom Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	564	236	10	87	0	n/a	n/a	0	897
1994	592	226	11	96	2	n/a	n/a	0	927
1995	589	289	13	114	5	n/a	n/a	0	1010
1996	589	289	13	114	5	n/a	n/a	0	1010
1997	588	255	18	90	2	n/a	n/a	0	953
1998	581	285	24	102	3	n/a	n/a	0	995
1999	547	309	19	102	4	n/a	n/a	0	981
2000	512	314	20	113	4	n/a	n/a	0	963
2001	484	331	18	136	2	n/a	n/a	0	971
2002	410	359	17	168	10	n/a	n/a	0	964
2003	410	359	17	168	10	n/a	n/a	0	964
2004	423	378	16	170	4	n/a	n/a	0	991
2005	349	260	13	161	2	n/a	n/a	0	785
2006	362	235	12	158	2	n/a	n/a	0	769
2007	250	183	11	147	0	n/a	n/a	43	634
2008	235	188	9	126	0	n/a	n/a	58	616
2009	226	165	9	131	0	n/a	n/a	50	581
2010	190	177	11	129	0	n/a	n/a	45	552
2011	184	169	8	170	0	2	32	0	565
2012	172	159	7	156	0	1	28	0	523
2013	145	192	13	150	2	1	36	0	539
2014	148	198	10	153	1	1	28	0	539
2015	144	182	8	173	1	3	26	0	537
2016	168	204	15	159	1	2	37	0	586
2017	147	199	11	151	0	3	34	0	545
2018	118	203	9	142	0	3	31	0	506
2019	111	194	14	147	0	4	23	0	493
2020	105	185	12	136	1	3	20	0	462
2021	75	185	13	137	0	2	22	0	434
2022	88	187	11	145	0	0	22	0	453
2023	85	214	12	152	0	1	17	0	481
2024	93	209	8	138	0	1	21	0	470

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Folsom Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	897	48.0	18.7	42.4
1994	927	58.0	16.0	50.1
1995	1010	63.0	16.0	51.3
1996	1010	63.0	16.0	51.3
1997	953	64.0	14.9	51.9
1998	995	64.0	15.5	50.3
1999	981	61.0	16.1	65
2000	963	67.0	14.4	64.2
2001	971	67.0	14.5	65.9
2002	964	65.0	14.8	71.7
2003	964	65.0	14.8	71.7
2004	991	63.0	15.7	73.5
2005	785	58.0	13.5	75.5
2006	769	59.0	13.0	73
2007	634	38.0	16.7	78.8
2008	616	47.5	13.0	79.9
2009	581	45.3	13.5	84.9
2010	552	46.0	12.0	87.4
2011	565	49.0	11.5	79.8
2012	523	49.0	10.6	82.8
2013	539	47.0	11.4	83.9
2014	539	46.0	11.7	86.6
2015	537	46.0	11.6	88.3
2016	586	47.0	12.4	88.2
2017	545	43.0	12.6	88.3
2018	506	45.0	11.2	89.5
2019	493	29.5	16.7	89.2
2020	462	35.0	13.2	89
2021	434	32.5	13.3	91.7
2022	453	34.0	13.3	85.7
2023	481	30.0	16.0	79.6
2024	470	34.0	13.8	73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Folsom Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	897	48.0	18.7	42.4
1994	927	58.0	16.0	50.1
1995	1010	63.0	16.0	51.3
1996	1010	63.0	16.0	51.3
1997	953	64.0	14.9	51.9
1998	995	64.0	15.5	50.3
1999	981	61.0	16.1	65
2000	963	67.0	14.4	64.2
2001	971	67.0	14.5	65.9
2002	964	65.0	14.8	71.7
2003	964	65.0	14.8	71.7
2004	991	63.0	15.7	73.5
2005	785	58.0	13.5	75.5
2006	769	59.0	13.0	73
2007	634	38.0	16.7	78.8
2008	616	47.5	13.0	79.9
2009	581	45.3	13.5	84.9
2010	552	46.0	12.0	87.4
2011	565	49.0	11.5	79.8
2012	523	49.0	10.6	82.8
2013	539	47.0	11.4	83.9
2014	539	46.0	11.7	86.6
2015	537	46.0	11.6	88.3
2016	586	47.0	12.4	88.2
2017	545	43.0	12.6	88.3
2018	506	45.0	11.2	89.5
2019	493	29.5	16.7	89.2
2020	462	35.0	13.2	89
2021	434	32.5	13.3	91.7
2022	453	34.0	13.3	85.7
2023	481	30.0	16.0	79.6
2024	470	34.0	13.8	73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Folsom Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,204 (12.2%)	$8,644 (87.8%)	$9,848
2019	$1,602 (16.5%)	$8,081 (83.5%)	$9,682
2020	$2,616 (20.5%)	$10,119 (79.5%)	$12,735
2021	$3,140 (23.6%)	$10,162 (76.4%)	$13,301
2022	$3,062 (24.3%)	$9,533 (75.7%)	$12,595
2023	$3,597 (27.2%)	$9,623 (72.8%)	$13,219

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Folsom Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2043^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1483^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	27.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Folsom Elementary School)	33	34	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Folsom Elementary School)	46	52	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Folsom Elementary School)	40	37	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Folsom Elementary School)	33	64	31%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Folsom Elementary School)	27	34	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Folsom Elementary School)	30	34	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Folsom Elementary School)	23	30	7%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	493	481	2.4%
African American	194	214	10.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	12	14.3%
Hispanic	147	152	3.4%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	111	85	23.4%
Two or More Races	23	17	26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.2%	79.6%	9.6%

Schools Near Folsom Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Folsom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9855 Harney Rd	Thonotosassa	33592	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6755	470	34	13.8	73.8%	93 (19.8%)	209 (44.5%)	138 (29.4%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.5%)	27.8	1692^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.0%		34.4	1483^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	33.8%	209	48.0	34.0	35.0				57.0	61.0	36.0				24.0					$13,219	$3,597	$9,623
Thonotosassa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10050 Skewlee Rd	Thonotosassa	33592	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6987	408	27	15.3	80.9%	145 (35.5%)	106 (26.0%)	120 (29.4%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.1%)	29.3	1642^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	27.2%		32.9	1527^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.8%	115	33.0	32.0	44.0				40.0	42.0	54.0				59.0					$12,764	$3,295	$9,469
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	10739 Raulerson Ranch Road	Tampa	33637	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 444-0660	396	27	14.6	8.3%	114 (28.8%)	89 (22.5%)	97 (24.5%)	64 (16.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)								(n/a)	87.0						89.0
Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Whiteway Dr	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6947	535	39	13.8	68.2%	108 (20.2%)	214 (40.0%)	163 (30.5%)	14 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	32 (6.0%)	14.4	2053^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	9.0%		19.6	1910^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.7%	143	32.0	36.0	37.0				42.0	32.0	28.0				31.0					$11,855	$2,592	$9,263
McDonald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 W Pruett Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8154	577	36	16.2	78.3%	239 (41.4%)	86 (14.9%)	204 (35.4%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.5%)	27.3	1705^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.4%		19.6	1909^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.8%	204	36.0	41.0	47.0				32.0	47.0	53.0				39.0					$11,946	$2,934	$9,012
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	405 S Riverhills Dr	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 987-6911	525	33	15.9	51.6%	122 (23.2%)	215 (41.0%)	125 (23.8%)	27 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.9%)	62.8	804^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.4%		77.3	462^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	79.4%	342	64.0	68.0	56.0				52.0	73.0	53.0				57.0					$11,287	$2,031	$9,255
Temple Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	124 Flotto Ave	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6903	507	37	13.8	80.3%	71 (14.0%)	277 (54.6%)	125 (24.7%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (4.7%)	12.9	2089^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.4%		15.2	2019^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.9%	70	21.0	23.0	41.0				24.0	42.0	33.0				36.0					$13,666	$3,331	$10,336
Woodmont Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10402 N 56th St	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 708-1596	697	39	17.8	100.0%	37 (5.3%)	459 (65.9%)	161 (23.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.0%)	4.2	2230^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.2%		4	2209^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.4%	21	15.0	19.0	17.0	24.0	29.0	26.0	31.0	25.0	9.0	24.0	28.0	19.0	13.0	17.0	45.0	78.0	57.0	$7,468	$794	$6,674
Lopez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 N Kingsway Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8000	575	37	15.7	72.3%	205 (35.7%)	96 (16.7%)	226 (39.3%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.0%)	40.9	1317^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.6%		35.9	1441^st of 2240 public elementary schools	35.7%	124	49.0	39.0	51.0				49.0	58.0	55.0				45.0					$10,723	$2,252	$8,472
Mango Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4220 Hwy 579	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8208	731	46	15.8	79.2%	102 (14.0%)	274 (37.5%)	310 (42.4%)	16 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.0%)	10.4	2146^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.9%		8.4	2163^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.4%	17	27.0	37.0	25.0				27.0	40.0	32.0				23.0					$10,258	$2,852	$7,406

Frequently Asked Questions about Folsom Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Folsom Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Folsom Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greco Middle Magnet School
High : King High School

What is the racial makeup of Folsom Elementary School?

Students at Folsom Elementary School are 44% African American, 29% Hispanic, 20% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Folsom Elementary School a good school?

Folsom Elementary School ranks 1692^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Folsom Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Folsom Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended Folsom Elementary School.

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