Top Rankings
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math 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 28 public elementary schools serving 13,708 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 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
36 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
20,294 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
937 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, which is ranked #252 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
51 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,358 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
22%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,718 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
56%
# Black Students
955 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
8,004 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
39%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
153 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,053 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,435
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,444
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,504
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,491
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,498
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,605
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,537
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,490
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,489
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,687
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,742
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,607
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,765
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,906 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. 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 $18,241. 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
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,917
$18,241
Best Folsom-Cordova Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86% )
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: #33.
Riverview Stem Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
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: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9932 Inwood Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Empire Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Folsom Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78% )
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: #77.
Folsom Hills Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77% )
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: #88.
Gold Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76% )
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: #99.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75% )
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: #1010.
Oak Chan Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1111.
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72% )
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: #1212.
Mather Heights Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68% )
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: #1313.
Blanche Sprentz Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64% )
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: #1414.
Natoma Station Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1515.
Navigator Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #1616.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #1717.
Peter J. Shields Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 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: #1818.
Cordova Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #1919.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59% )
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: #2020.
Cordova Villa Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #2121.
Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #2222.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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: #2323.
W. E. Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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: #2424.
Rancho Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #2525.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #2626.
Cordova Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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
1965 Birkmont Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 294-2445
Grades: K-12
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
4640 Sparrow Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
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