Folsom-Cordova Unified School District

1965 Birkmont Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742-6407
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 20,908 students in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
37 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
20,908 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
959 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, which is ranked #313 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#315 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Folsom-Cordova Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Folsom-Cordova Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Folsom-Cordova Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
29%
93%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Folsom-Cordova Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.63
# American Indian Students
56 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,950 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
24%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,818 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
56%
# Black Students
915 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
7,646 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
37%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
137 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,383 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,663
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,379
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,547
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,563
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,560
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,555
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,551
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,627
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,577
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,692
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,721
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,676
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,797
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,449 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$323 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Folsom-Cordova Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$323 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Folsom-Cordova Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,439
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Folsom-Cordova Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,449
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Folsom-Cordova Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Folsom-Cordova Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mangini Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4640 Sparrow Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Grades: K-5
| 656 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Riverview Stem Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10700 Ambassador Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9932 Inwood Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Russell Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Empire Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Chan Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #88.
Folsom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,403 students
Rank: #99.
Folsom Hills Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
106 Manseau Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1010.
Folsom High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,806 students
Rank: #1111.
Vista Del Lago High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1970 Broadstone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #1212.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1313.
Natoma Station Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1414.
Mather Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4370 Mather School Rd.
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-2440
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #1515.
Gold Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1616.
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Grades: 6-8
| 1,628 students
Rank: #1717.
Blanche Sprentz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
249 Flower Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9110
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Folsom Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #2020.
Navigator Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10679 Bear Hollow Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2420
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #2121.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Rank: #2222.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Rank: #2323.
Peter J. Shields Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10434 Georgetown Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9160
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #2424.
Cordova High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2239 Chase Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,900 students
Rank: #2525.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
Rank: #2626.
W. E. Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Zinfandel Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #2727.
Kinney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #2828.
Cordova Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Rank: #2929.
Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2275 Benita Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #3030.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #3131.
Cordova Villa Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10359 South White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #3232.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10487 White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #3333.
Rancho Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2562 Chassella Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #3434.
Cordova Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2550 La Loma Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
4545 Old Ranch Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2465
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Folsom-Cordova Unified School District?
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District manages 37 public schools serving 20,908 students.
What is the rank of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District?
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District is ranked #313 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District?
37% of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District?
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Folsom-Cordova Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,449 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 37 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 20,908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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