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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 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 13,897 students in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
36 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
20,486 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
942 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, which is ranked #311 of all 1,931 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.
Overall District Rank
#315 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.65
# American Indian Students
51 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,656 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
23%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,784 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
54%
# Black Students
917 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
7,705 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
38%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
142 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,228 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,413
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,478
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,507
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,537
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,510
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,557
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,613
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,570
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,479
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,702
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,697
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,760
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,663
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,768 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$323 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$323 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,757
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,768
$19,787
Best Folsom-Cordova Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mangini Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4640 Sparrow Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Riverview Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10700 Ambassador Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9932 Inwood Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
Russell Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #66.
Empire Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Chan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
Folsom Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,340 students
Rank: #99.
Folsom Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 Manseau Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1010.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #1111.
Natoma Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1212.
Mather Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4370 Mather Sch Rd.
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-2440
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-2440
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #1313.
Gold Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1414.
Sutter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Grades: 6-8
| 1,552 students
Rank: #1515.
Blanche Sprentz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
249 Flower Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9110
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9110
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1616.
Navigator Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10679 Bear Hollow Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2420
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2420
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1717.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
Rank: #1818.
Innovations Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Grades: K-12
| 171 students
Rank: #1919.
Peter J. Shields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10434 Georgetown Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9160
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9160
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #2020.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Grades: K-12
| 199 students
Rank: #2121.
W. E. Mitchell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Zinfandel Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #2222.
Cordova Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Rank: #2323.
Williamson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2275 Benita Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #2424.
Mills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #2525.
Cordova Villa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10359 S. White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #2626.
White Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10487 White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #2727.
Rancho Cordova Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2562 Chassella Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2828.
Cordova Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2550 La Loma Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
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