Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Folwell Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Folwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Folwell Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Folwell Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folwell Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Folwell Elementary School's ranking?
Folwell Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Folwell Elementary School?
315 students attend Folwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Folwell Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folwell Elementary School?
Folwell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Folwell Elementary School offer ?
Folwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Folwell Elementary School part of?
Folwell Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Folwell Elementary School located?
Folwell Elementary School is located in the Folwell neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2018
Being new to the state and school not only was folwell helpful and very nice the principal took it a step farther omg great school thank you for being amazing for me and my child
4 10/14/2017
Great school, healthy environment, good kids. Occasionally misbehaving children.
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