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Elementary Schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified


At a glance
DistrictFolsom-Cordova Unified630th of 1,543 California districtsFull district overview →
23
Schools
9,785
Students
7
5-star schools
Top rankedRiverview STEM Elementary32nd of 5,857 California elementary schools
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Biggest riser
Peter J. Shields Elementary up 928 spots statewide this year
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Smallest classes
Cordova Gardens Academy of Arts and Sciences 17.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
1★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Folsom-Cordova Unified district serves a diverse range of 23 elementary schools, primarily in the Folsom and Rancho Cordova areas, with performance varying significantly across the district.

Standout schools like Riverview STEM Elementary (ranked in the state's top 99th percentile), Mangini Ranch Elementary, and Russell Ranch Elementary consistently show high academic proficiency and very low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, schools such as Cordova Meadows Elementary, White Rock Elementary, and Williamson Elementary face greater challenges, ranking in the lower percentiles statewide with higher rates of chronic absenteeism.

Key takeaways for parents include the strong link between regular attendance and student success, and the notable performance gap between schools in different areas of the district. Interestingly, higher per-student spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as some top performers operate efficiently with lower budgets. The district-wide averages in English, Math, and Science all exceed state averages, indicating an overall solid educational foundation, but with clear opportunities to share successful strategies from higher-performing schools to support those that are struggling.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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