Folwell Elementary School serves 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- 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 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Folwell Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
38%
10%
Black
30%
12%
White
16%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Folwell Elementary School?
401 students attend Folwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Folwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folwell Elementary School?
Folwell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower 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 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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