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Folwell Elementary School vs. Ella Baker Elementary School

Should you attend Folwell Elementary School or Ella Baker Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Folwell Elementary School
3611 20th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ella Baker Elementary School
1200 W 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55405
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Folwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Ella Baker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Folwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ella Baker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
473 students
575 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Folwell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ella Baker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Folwell Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ella Baker Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Folwell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ella Baker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Folwell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ella Baker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1734 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1830 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ella Baker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
8%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ella Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
15%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ella Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ella Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Folwell Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ella Baker Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
72
32
Kindergarten Students
80
58
Grade 1 Students
78
56
Grade 2 Students
74
66
Grade 3 Students
53
41
Grade 4 Students
58
45
Grade 5 Students
58
54
Grade 6 Students
-
73
Grade 7 Students
-
66
Grade 8 Students
-
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Folwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ella Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Folwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ella Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
51%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Folwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ella Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
20%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Folwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ella Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Folwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ella Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Folwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ella Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Folwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ella Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Folwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ella Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Folwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ella Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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