Folwell Elementary School
- Folwell Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Folwell Elementary School's student population of 385 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Folwell Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Folwell Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #261 out of 1,784 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 10% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 4% | 11% |
| White | 71% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rochester Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Rochester Math And Science Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 337 students
0.2 miles
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507)252-5995 0.2 K-8 337 - Rochester Rochester Beacon Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-11 | 105 students
0.4 miles
974 Skyline Dr Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507)258-5351 0.4 6-11 105 - Rochester Care & Treatment Hospital/homebound Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 4 students
0.7 miles
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507)328-4312 0.7 K-12 4 - 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 Prairiecare Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 17 students
1.1 miles
1620 Greenview Dr Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507)218-3700 1.1 K-12 17
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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