Folwell Elementary School
Folwell Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Folwell Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Folwell Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Folwell Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Folwell Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Folwell Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #166 out of 1793 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 2% |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | 6% | 11% |
| White | 70% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rochester Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Folwell Elementary School is Rochester Beacon Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rochester Math And Science Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester Rochester Math And Science Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 327 students
0.2 miles
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995 0.2 K-8 327 - Rochester Rochester Beacon Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 111 students
0.4 miles
2521 Pennington Dr. Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 258-5351 0.4 6-12 111 - Rochester Care & Treatment Hospital/homebound Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 2 students
0.7 miles
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4312 0.7 K-12 2 - Rochester Care & Treatment Jdc/von Wald Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 17 students
0.7 miles
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4310 0.7 5-12 17 - Rochester Early Childhood Year Round Special Education School
Grades: PK-K
0.7 miles
615 7th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-4903 0.7 PK-K n/a
School Reviews
| 5 Being new to the state and school not only was folwell helpful and very nice the principal took it a step farther omg great school thank you for being amazing for me and my child - Posted by Parent - Shante |
| 4 Great school, healthy environment, good kids. Occasionally misbehaving children. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Smithy |
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