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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 14,228 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 49% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
37 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
20,908 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
959 Teachers
174,006 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, which is ranked #325 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#324 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
24%
12%
% Hispanic
23%
55%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
37%
21%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,449 is less than the state median of $18,396. 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
$15,439
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,449
$18,396
Best Folsom-Cordova Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Mangini Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4640 Sparrow Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Russell Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Folsom Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 Manseau Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Oak Chan Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Empire Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Natoma Station Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Gold Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,628 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Mather Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4370 Mather School Rd.
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-2440
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-2440
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
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
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
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
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
Peter J. Shields Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10487 White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Cordova Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2275 Benita Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Cordova Villa Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10359 South White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Rancho Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2562 Chassella Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2828.
Cordova Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2550 La Loma Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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