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#944 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 38% in state
Folsom Elementary School
Elementary School · Folsom Borough School District · Folsom, NJ
A Folsom Borough School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1357 Mays Landing Road, Folsom, NJ 08037
- Math 41% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Folsom Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 54 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Folsom Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,762
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,297/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collings Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–2 | 2.1 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Life Mission Training CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 3.6 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Hammonton Early Childhood Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–1 | 3.9 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 2–5 | 3.9 mi | 719 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Folsom Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Folsom Elementary School is listed in Folsom Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Folsom Elementary School
Folsom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Folsom, NJ, part of Folsom Borough School District, serving approximately 375 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Folsom Elementary School
What grades does Folsom Elementary School serve?
Folsom Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Folsom Elementary School?
Folsom Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Folsom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Folsom Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Folsom Elementary School rank in NJ?
Folsom Elementary School ranks #944 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Folsom Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Folsom Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Folsom Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Folsom Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Folsom Elementary School a charter school?
No, Folsom Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Folsom Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Folsom Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Folsom Elementary School?
24.3% of students at Folsom Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (609) 561-8666
- Area population (ZIP 08037)
- 23,385
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08037; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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