Folsom Elementary School

9855 Harney Road

School District

Hillsborough
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 28, 2022

My daughter loves this school, it has a special program for children with disabilities. My daughter entered the program at the age of three because she had trouble speaking. Excellent education I recommend it.
Submitted by parent on January 29, 2020

Terrible, beginning with the secretary’s. No manners at all, there’s no communication. Wouldn’t recommend this school to my worst enemy.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2018

The school is pretty good except for one 3rd grade teacher
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2018

My son been there for 2 years. 3rd grade was giid hus teachers really cared Ms stone and Ms Reape they realky worked hard with my son. He was doing bad but with them two he passed to the 4th grade. Now his 4th grade teacher seems to not to care. I love this school but somethings need to change...
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2017

My is going to continue the second year at this school (Folsom Elementary School). When he joined in this school, the school was at rating 4/10 and today it is 2/10. The biggest concern of this school is I see there is no extra curricular or there is no students development program. The management is least bothered about the students development. I wish the management should focus on the weaker areas, else there in no point in having the students in this school. This year I seriously trying to get into a different school as I am not happy with this school. This school doesnt take any action on student bullying, one time my son was bullied and there is no action from the management, all they asked is the proof (does anyone takes video while bullying is happening, even though there is a colleague gave explanation on bullying, but it was not considered). If you want to get your son/daughter into this school, please re-consider.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2017

Well, my son has been at Folsom Elementary since Kindergarten, he's in 3rd grade going into 4th next year. His first few years were excellent!! 2nd grade and mainly 3rd were terrible. This school has changed so much, and not for the better. Students behaviors are getting worse, nothing gets done. So disruptive students are allowed to stay in the class while the students trying to learn can't learn because of the disruptive behavior. Grades are dropping at this school. Very few teachers actually care about the students education, they do the minimum I feel. Recently I have no clue what my sons learning or what's going on at school because I get no paper. Unless the PTA sends something out, parents have no clue. I want more homework for my child and something to be sent home so I know what he's learning.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2017

I have 2 kids here and have been attending for 3 years, the whole staff is outstanding, even in the lunchroom, and they really try their hardest. They are big on teaching respect and reward students for good behavior... They don't just focus on the negative. Great communication and volunteer opportunities. I love this school. Parents need to do a little more to support the school. That's my only complaint. Go Falcons!!!
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2016

My son is doing well here, he came from out of state and is repeating 3rd grade. His teacher quite halfway through the year but his new teacher is better than the last. He had a problem with a kid in his class and was interviewed by the school about the situation and it was resolved. One thing I don't like is the lower grades have lunch too early. My son has lunch at 10:30 in the morning and school doesn't let out until 2:15. He is very hungry at the end of the day.
Submitted by other on June 07, 2015

Folsom Elementary is a great school with a principal that goes over and beyond, it has great teachers and staff. I am a parent of two children who attended one is now a senior in high school, the other is about to start middle school. The Folsom team are there for all the children's different needs whether they may be gifted or be a child with learning disabilities. Folsom is a great school to me.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2015

It a good school buy I think they should enforce uniform's I think that all schools should wear uniforms this is the only school I know that's not in uniform I think the school board should make it mandatory for all schools in Hillsborough County Elementary and middle school's
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2014

My daughter loved this school. They have great values and very caring teachers. I only wish this school had more funding since it is pretty old andand needs some updating.
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2012

This school is wonderful. Staff is really helpful. My children love this school. Parent involvement needs to increase. The newsletters are informative, and sent in a timely manner.