Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Folwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Folwell Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Folwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.74, which is more 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
#1734 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
39%
11%
Black
28%
12%
White
15%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 #1734 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Folwell Elementary School?
372 students attend Folwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Folwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folwell Elementary School?
Folwell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Folwell Elementary School located?
Folwell Elementary School is located in the Standish neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Standish.
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