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 2024 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 20,294 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
36 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
20,294 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
937 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, which is ranked #315 of all 1,939 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
0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
51 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,358 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
22%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,718 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
56%
# Black Students
955 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
8,004 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
39%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
153 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,053 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,435
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,444
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,504
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,491
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,498
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,605
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,537
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,490
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,489
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,687
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,742
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,607
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,765
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,906 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,917 is less than the state median of $18,236. 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
$15,906
$19,801
Spending / Student
$15,917
$18,236
Best Folsom-Cordova Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary 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
| 363 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mangini Ranch Elementary 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
| 316 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Riverview Stem Elementary 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
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary 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
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Russell Ranch Elementary 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
| 625 students
Rank: #66.
Empire Oaks Elementary 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
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Chan Elementary 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
| 454 students
Rank: #88.
Folsom Middle 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
| 1,308 students
Rank: #99.
Folsom Hills Elementary 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
| 489 students
Rank: #1010.
Folsom High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,675 students
Rank: #1111.
Vista Del Lago High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1970 Brd.stone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,785 students
Rank: #1212.
Theodore Judah Elementary 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
| 593 students
Rank: #1313.
Natoma Station Elementary 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
| 471 students
Rank: #1414.
Mather Heights Elementary 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
| 328 students
Rank: #1515.
Gold Ridge Elementary 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
| 508 students
Rank: #1616.
Sutter Middle 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
| 1,482 students
Rank: #1717.
Blanche Sprentz Elementary 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
| 362 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Folsom Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #2020.
Navigator Elementary 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
| 379 students
Rank: #2121.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
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
| 256 students
Rank: #2222.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1965 Birkmont Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 294-2445
Grades: K-12
| 294 students
Rank: #2323.
Peter J. Shields Elementary 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
| 315 students
Rank: #2424.
Cordova High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2239 Chase Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
Rank: #2525.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative 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
| 185 students
Rank: #2626.
W. E. Mitchell Middle 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
| 803 students
Rank: #2727.
Kinney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2828.
Cordova Gardens Elementary 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
| 262 students
Rank: #2929.
Williamson Elementary 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
| 473 students
Rank: #3030.
Mills Middle 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
| 745 students
Rank: #3131.
Cordova Villa Elementary 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
| 443 students
Rank: #3232.
White Rock Elementary 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
| 415 students
Rank: #3333.
Rancho Cordova Elementary 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
| 434 students
Rank: #3434.
Cordova Meadows Elementary 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
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
2460 Cordova Ln.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9090
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9090
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 36 public schools serving 20,294 students.
What is the rank of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District?
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District is ranked #315 out of 1,939 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?
39% of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 $15,917 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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