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Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter

Q: Is Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter a good school?

Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter ranks 1608 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

1608^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of California elementary schools

Summary

Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter is a small, steadily improving K-8 charter school of about 150 students in Mather, California, that consistently performs above state averages and is distinguished by its exceptionally strong attendance culture.

The school's most standout feature is its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.2%, which is 3 to 7 times better than all nearby schools, including Mather Heights Elementary (14.7%) and Abraham Lincoln Elementary (31.5%), signaling a highly engaged school community. Academically, it is a solid performer, ranking above the 70th percentile statewide and outperforming several other schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified district like White Rock Elementary and Cordova Villa Elementary. However, its test scores do not reach the highest levels seen at some cross-district options such as Sunrise Elementary or Robert J. McGarvey Elementary in Elk Grove Unified, though those schools have larger classes and higher absenteeism.

An interesting point for parents is the school's unique K-8 structure and very high per-student spending, which is more than double most neighbors. This investment hasn't yet translated into top-tier test scores compared to the highest performers, suggesting families may choose this school for its strong, consistent environment and close-knit K-8 program rather than for absolute peak academic rankings. Performance can vary by grade level, and the school forms a higher-performing cluster with nearby Mather Heights Elementary within the broader district.

150

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,947

Per pupil spending ?

36.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655-3025

(916) 294-9190

District: Folsom-Cordova Unified

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

Hispanic:

26.0%

Two or more races:

15.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 60th percentile in 2012 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (48% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2012

✓Above the California median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg53%

California avg41%

Elementary school

1,608^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

1,119^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 22Elementary Schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified

630^th of 1,543Folsom-Cordova Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	69.8	1608 of 5857	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	57.4	2176 of 5869	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.1	2086 of 5859	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.6	1626 of 5883	72.4%	★★★★☆
2019	26.9	4202 of 5789	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	61.9	1922 of 5692	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.9	1576 of 5614	71.9%	★★★★☆
2015	78.8	1152 of 5611	79.5%	★★★★☆
2013	81.3	992 of 5530	82.1%	★★★★☆
2012	58.2	2144 of 5390	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.4	1823 of 5377	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	43.0	2985 of 5314	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.8	2439 of 5193	53.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	73.0	1399 of 5635	75.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	61.2	1906 of 5663	66.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	49.8	1464 of 2726	46.3%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	52.4	1119 of 2761	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.2	1241 of 2783	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	997 of 2781	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.4	987 of 2740	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.6	875 of 2715	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.0	1067 of 2480	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.4	953 of 2508	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.3	948 of 2497	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	63.8	785 of 2477	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	77.3	396 of 2379	83.4%	★★★★☆
2012	61.9	773 of 2259	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	46.4	1191 of 2236	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.0	863 of 2179	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.5	827 of 2063	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.2	703 of 2005	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	73.1	421 of 1999	78.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	34.6	1521 of 2551	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.8	987 of 2531	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.9	673 of 2509	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	75.1	522 of 2380	78.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	57.5	811 of 2579	68.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	66.4	702 of 2534	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	61.2	793 of 2552	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.9	860 of 2538	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.6	1294 of 2527	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	25.1	1155 of 1520	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.6	1207 of 1537	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.8	977 of 1543	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.4	987 of 1555	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2022)75th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2022)66th percentile-6 vs school

White (2022)46th percentile-26 vs school

Middle school

Male (2025)72nd percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)69th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2024)40th percentile-15 vs school

White (2025)24th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy54%+5 vs state

Science44%+11 vs state

Mathematics43%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	4420 Monhegan Way	Mather	95655	Sacramento County	Folsom-Cordova Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 294-9190	150	7	20.2	36.7%	75 (50.0%)	6 (4.0%)	39 (26.0%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (15.3%)	69.8	1608^th of 5857 public elementary schools	72.5%		57.4	2176^th of 5869 public elementary schools	62.9%	568	58.8	31.8	43.6	47.1		58.8	64.3	38.5	45.5	53.9	52.9		52.9	28.6	38.5	31.8	42.9	92.0	92.0		92.0	92.0	92.0	$28,947	$28,744	$203
Mather Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	4370 Mather School Rd.	Mather	95655	Sacramento County	Folsom-Cordova Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 294-2440	236	13	18.3	38.1%	89 (37.7%)	7 (3.0%)	63 (26.7%)	33 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	43 (18.2%)	80.4	1143^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	80.5%		83.9	1002^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	82.9%	141	63.6		63.6	43.5	78.6	78.1				65.9	45.7	72.1	63.6				60.2	93.6						$24,945	$23,160	$1,785
Navigator Elementary	Public	K-5	10679 Bear Hollow Dr.	Rancho Cordova	95670	Sacramento County	Folsom-Cordova Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 294-2420	431	22	19.8	50.8%	122 (28.3%)	31 (7.2%)	114 (26.5%)	87 (20.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	74 (17.2%)	44.2	2933^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	49.9%		44.1	2918^th of 5869 public elementary schools	50.3%	15	27.3		27.3	48.9	39.1	32.8				39.4	46.8	40.9	34.9				40.2	90.8	95.4	94.3	93.1	94.3	96.6	$20,406	$19,394	$1,012
Abraham Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-6	3324 Glenmoor Dr.	Sacramento	95827	Sacramento County	Sacramento City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 395-4500	498	20	24.3	78.9%	105 (21.1%)	67 (13.5%)	196 (39.4%)	48 (9.6%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.8%)	46 (9.2%)	16.8	5124^th of 5857 public elementary schools	12.5%		22.5	4627^th of 5869 public elementary schools	21.2%	497	13.4		13.4	15.9	25.8	21.8	32.0			24.1	22.2	10.6	11.3	26.0			17.5	91.0	97.4		97.4	93.6	94.9	$22,886	$19,674	$3,212
A. M. Winn Waldorf-Inspired	Public	K-8	3351 Explorer Dr.	Sacramento	95827	Sacramento County	Sacramento City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 395-4505	405	23	17.5	58.0%	163 (40.2%)	26 (6.4%)	136 (33.6%)	19 (4.7%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	54 (13.3%)	20.2	4807^th of 5857 public elementary schools	17.9%		22.4	4642^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	20.9%	165	24.6	13.8	20.9	30.3	23.3	32.1	27.6	35.2	20.7	29.1	17.7	9.5	5.4	31.0	18.5	3.5	13.5	89.6		93.8		93.8		$25,593	$21,734	$3,859
Cordova Villa Elementary	Public	K-5	10359 South White Rock Rd.	Rancho Cordova	95670	Sacramento County	Folsom-Cordova Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 294-9125	475	23	20.9	86.1%	46 (9.7%)	56 (11.8%)	227 (47.8%)	51 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	89 (18.7%)	23.2	4571^st of 5857 public elementary schools	22.0%		17.2	5100^th of 5869 public elementary schools	13.1%	529	26.9		26.9	13.3	24.6	43.6				26.2	22.1	26.5	19.4				22.6	95.2	96.1	97.1	96.1	96.1	97.1	$22,253	$20,750	$1,503
Sunrise Elementary	Public	K-6	11821 Cobble Brook Dr.	Rancho Cordova	95742	Sacramento County	Elk Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 985-4350	1,235	51	24.2	32.7%	325 (26.3%)	86 (7.0%)	250 (20.2%)	423 (34.3%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	142 (11.5%)	83.6	988^th of 5857 public elementary schools	83.1%		84.5	971^st of 5869 public elementary schools	83.5%	17	37.9		37.9	72.8	66.4	66.7	68.5			68.8	73.4	66.2	47.9	57.2			61.7							$20,141	$19,816	$325
White Rock Elementary	Public	K-5	10487 White Rock Rd.	Rancho Cordova	95670	Sacramento County	Folsom-Cordova Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 294-9180	381	19	19.7	89.2%	68 (17.8%)	20 (5.2%)	178 (46.7%)	60 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	45 (11.8%)	15.1	5252^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	10.3%		12.5	5517^th of 5869 public elementary schools	6.0%	265	20.9		20.9	32.3	12.3	21.5				22.5	20.8	11.3	7.5				13.4	94.4			97.2	95.8		$23,241	$21,600	$1,641
James Marshall Elementary	Public	K-6	9525 Goethe Rd.	Sacramento	95827	Sacramento County	Sacramento City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 395-4605	337	17	20.4	73.3%	71 (21.1%)	47 (13.9%)	119 (35.3%)	60 (17.8%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.0%)	21.7	4695^th of 5857 public elementary schools	19.8%		33.1	3676^th of 5869 public elementary schools	37.4%	1019	20.0		20.0	30.2	25.0	21.1	27.3			26.4	32.7	11.1	12.5	27.3			22.6	89.4			91.5	91.5	91.5	$32,956	$29,782	$3,174
Robert J. McGarvey Elementary	Public	K-6	4350 Sophistry Dr.	Rancho Cordova	95742	Sacramento County	Elk Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 793-3400	840	34	24.7	38.3%	247 (29.4%)	74 (8.8%)	168 (20.0%)	210 (25.0%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.1%)	131 (15.6%)	79.9	1158^th of 5857 public elementary schools	80.2%		85.1	945^th of 5869 public elementary schools	83.9%	213	41.0		41.0	69.9	59.8	68.1	68.7			66.7	66.7	65.3	45.8	48.5			56.0	97.7			98.5		98.5	$21,137	$20,762	$375

Frequently Asked Questions about Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter

How many students attend Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 150 students attended Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter?

Students at Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter are 50% White, 26% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

What district is Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter in?

Folsom-Cordova Unified

Is Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter a good school?

Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter ranks 1608^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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