Bishop Elementary School vs. Folwell Elementary School
Should I attend Bishop Elementary School or Folwell Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Folwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bishop Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Folwell Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
449 students
313 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#86 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
54
Grade 1 Students
83
57
Grade 2 Students
72
52
Grade 3 Students
72
47
Grade 4 Students
79
49
Grade 5 Students
79
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
66%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
