Nestled among the luxury homes and lovely apartments in Prosper, Tx, R. Steve Folsom Elementary is a highly ranked school serving kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is located at 800 Somerville Drive and is named after R. Steve Folsom, the President of Folsom Companies, Inc. The Folsom family owned the land where the school now sits.
With an enrollment of 697 students, the school’s mission is to engage each student to achieve excellence in learning. The school strives to create an environment with teachers and parents to support the children in feeling safe and to show the students that they are all valued.
Support comes from special classroom programs with the guidance counselor to encourage building lasting relationships. The school is supported by a very active Parent Teacher Organization supporting the students with fun programs and fundraising efforts. Special campus events include Camp Read a Lot, Culture Night, and Open Mic Night.
The school welcomes the children with plenty of playground space for recess. Age-appropriate play areas are set aside with a fenced-in playground for the younger students. Shaded with colorful awnings over the playscapes, the little ones can climb, slide, swing, or play games. Outdoor basketball and tetherball courts and a playground with ample play equipment provide imaginative play awaiting the older students. Open fields surround the school with soccer fields and a baseball field. “Folsom Fierce” is the spirit cry of the children with their Eagle Mascot as they head into their promising futures.
R. Steve Folsom Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
800 Sommerville Dr,
Prosper, TX
Prosper Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Stephanie Cockrell
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
728:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
60%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.2%
Hispanic
10.1%
Two or more races
8%
Black
7.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/5/2023
The school is not good at safety because the school nurse puts band-aids on when you have a giant scratch with blood on it.(one time i had a giant scratch and the nurse just put a band-aid on it)
10/26/2018
School districts can not be judged on test scores alone. If you’re family is diverse, your experience will not be the same or what it should be. We really had hoped this community was more forward thinking and progressive as they portray themselves.
3/23/2016
My daughter attends Folsom, and I just can't say enough good things! The teachers go above and beyond each day to ensure academic and social successes for the students. While I have been happy each year, I think 4th grade has been my favorite. The 4th grade team is awesome! They are all different in...
3/16/2016
Folsom is an amazing school who focuses on what's best for students. Not "all teachers" are the same, just like not "all" students are the same. If we as parents were grouped in the same category, we would not be very happy. The Principal cares about students and so does everyone else. Using names i...
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739
Average Home Value
$859,253
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
12%
Average Household Income
$194,495
% of College Grads
62.6%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
3,431 Sq Ft
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- Dog Park
Belle Manor Park
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- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Long Leaf Park
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- Playground
Cedar Grove Park
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- Nature Center
Frontier Park
- Baseball/Softball
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- Fishing
Holly Park
- Lake
- Pool
- Soccer
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R. Steve Folsom Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Prosper, TX, in the Prosper neighborhood, and is served by the Prosper Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 719 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. R. Steve Folsom Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $859,253. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rock Hill High School, Walnut Grove High School, Daniel L. Jones Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Prosper has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near R. Steve Folsom Elementary School.