Folwell Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 603 15th Ave SW
       Rochester, MN  55902-8888


(507) 328-3220

District: Rochester Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,376 Help


Students who attend Folwell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Willow Creek Middle
High:    Mayo Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
Asian:
11.1%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.2% Help


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Compare Details Folwell Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Asian (11.1%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Folwell Elementary is 16.8. 14 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Folwell Elementary is $11,376. 15 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District spend more per student.
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Rank History for Folwell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Folwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.07 152nd 674 77.4%
2004 81.55 62nd 676 90.8%
2005 76.49 109th 685 84.1%
2006 88.20 21st 756 97.2%
2007 84.91 34th 777 95.6%
2008 84.64 44th 781 94.4%
2009 74.72 89th 434 79.5%
2010 80.47 67th 803 91.7%
2011 79.57 97th 814 88.1%
2012 69.35 238th 820 71.0%
2013 72.26 210th 824 74.5%
2014 67.41 283rd 826 65.7%
2015 66.63 302nd 840 64.0%
2016 74.43 193rd 848 77.2%
2017 64.90 329th 853 61.4%
2018 81.66 103rd 847 87.8%
2019 73.45 212th 870 75.6%
2021 84.90 79th 869 90.9%
2022 89.76 36th 858 95.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Folwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.80 325th 515 36.9%
2022 83.82 43rd 500 91.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Folwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.02 505th 740 31.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Folwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.73 143rd 774 81.5%
2019 71.62 210th 787 73.3%
2021 89.73 27th 783 96.6%
2022 89.82 26th 799 96.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Folwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.98 74th 779 90.5%
2019 71.46 217th 798 72.8%
2021 75.21 160th 784 79.6%
2022 86.41 55th 808 93.2%
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Rank History for White students at Folwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.53 78th 712 89.0%
2019 65.59 228th 722 68.4%
2021 85.85 44th 710 93.8%
2022 82.63 73rd 725 89.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 9, 2018

Open Quote The best Elementary school in the Mayo area. The school is a very positive environment. The teachers are wonderful! Excellent services for speech and gifted students. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 29, 2018

Open Quote We love our school. It’s small and the teachers
and principle care a lot about the kids. Best public elementary in Rochester! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Folwell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 323 3 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 233 4 11 8 1 n/a n/a 0 257
1996 233 4 11 8 1 n/a n/a 0 257
1997 228 14 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1998 208 4 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1999 250 11 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2000 240 10 18 3 1 n/a n/a 0 272
2001 245 18 21 2 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 231 11 25 7 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2003 231 11 25 7 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2004 230 28 17 15 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 205 21 19 21 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2006 221 21 25 23 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2007 251 13 25 20 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 239 15 28 21 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2009 218 22 28 24 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2010 231 13 27 23 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2011 231 18 30 19 3 0 3 0 304
2012 213 14 30 13 3 0 16 0 289
2013 226 16 28 18 1 0 23 0 312
2014 244 18 26 22 1 0 26 0 337
2015 250 25 32 20 1 0 27 0 355
2016 264 11 37 16 2 0 29 0 359
2017 272 19 36 24 6 0 28 0 385
2018 257 21 31 26 6 0 24 0 365
2019 242 22 30 24 5 0 19 0 342
2020 228 16 29 21 2 0 19 0 315
2021 195 21 29 26 2 0 17 0 290
2022 226 17 24 27 1 1 17 0 313
2023 223 9 35 24 2 1 21 0 315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Folwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 346 13.5 25.6 4.6
1995 257 13.6 18.9 8.6
1996 257 13.6 18.9 8.6
1997 258 14.1 18.3 8.5
1998 228 n/a 0.0 7.5
1999 284 14.4 19.7 6
2000 272 13.9 19.6 7
2001 287 13.5 21.3 7.7
2002 275 13.7 20.1 5.5
2003 275 13.7 20.1 5.5
2004 290 14.7 19.7 19
2005 266 14.4 18.5 22.6
2006 291 14.9 19.5 21.6
2007 311 15.6 19.9 17
2008 304 15.6 19.5 16.4
2009 293 14.1 20.8 19.5
2010 295 13.1 22.4 21
2011 304 14.1 21.5 19.7
2012 289 17.0 16.9 19.4
2013 312 15.3 20.3 18.9
2014 337 15.5 21.6 23.7
2015 355 18.0 19.7 25.1
2016 359 21.0 17.0 20.9
2017 385 22.4 17.1 20
2018 365 24.4 14.9 18.4
2019 342 22.9 14.9 18.1
2020 315 19.4 16.1 10.8
2021 290 18.2 15.8 10.3
2022 313 18.9 16.4 13.4
2023 315 18.6 16.8 16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Folwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 346 13.5 25.6 4.6
1995 257 13.6 18.9 8.6
1996 257 13.6 18.9 8.6
1997 258 14.1 18.3 8.5
1998 228 n/a 0.0 7.5
1999 284 14.4 19.7 6
2000 272 13.9 19.6 7
2001 287 13.5 21.3 7.7
2002 275 13.7 20.1 5.5
2003 275 13.7 20.1 5.5
2004 290 14.7 19.7 19
2005 266 14.4 18.5 22.6
2006 291 14.9 19.5 21.6
2007 311 15.6 19.9 17
2008 304 15.6 19.5 16.4
2009 293 14.1 20.8 19.5
2010 295 13.1 22.4 21
2011 304 14.1 21.5 19.7
2012 289 17.0 16.9 19.4
2013 312 15.3 20.3 18.9
2014 337 15.5 21.6 23.7
2015 355 18.0 19.7 25.1
2016 359 21.0 17.0 20.9
2017 385 22.4 17.1 20
2018 365 24.4 14.9 18.4
2019 342 22.9 14.9 18.1
2020 315 19.4 16.1 10.8
2021 290 18.2 15.8 10.3
2022 313 18.9 16.4 13.4
2023 315 18.6 16.8 16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Folwell Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,376

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Folwell Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 212th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 36th of 858 Elementary schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Folwell Elementary)79.780.4
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)64.556
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659
 6.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Folwell Elementary)67.274
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)54.947.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.648.1
 6.5%
4th Grade Math (Folwell Elementary)91.173.9
 17.2%
   4th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)61.852.7
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.956.4
 7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Folwell Elementary)72.978.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)52.448.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.449.6
 5.8%
5th Grade Math (Folwell Elementary)5068.5
 18.5%
   5th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)47.242.4
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5243.1
 9%
5th Grade Reading (Folwell Elementary)71.777.8
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)62.359.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.859.4
 6.4%
5th Grade Science (Folwell Elementary)53.369.8
 16.5%
   5th Grade Science (Rochester Public School District)44.946.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.950
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students342315
 7.9%
African American229
 59.1%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian3035
 16.7%
Hispanic2424
Pacific Islander01
White242223
 7.9%
Two or More Races1921
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.1%16.2%
 1.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended Folwell Elementary.

Students who attend Folwell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willow Creek Middle
High : Mayo Senior High

Students at Folwell Elementary are 71% White, 11% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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