Folwell Elementary School

Folwell Elementary maintains a 16:1 student-teacher ratio.

Folwell Elementary has 67% math proficiency.

Folwell Elementary serves grades Pre-k through 5 in Rochester, MN.

Folwell Elementary serves 313 students in PK-5.

Folwell Elementary has a 28% minority enrollment.

Folwell Elementary achieves 72% in reading.

Folwell Elementary enrolls 13% economically disadvantaged students.

Folwell Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

603 15th Ave SW, Rochester, MN

Folwell Neighborhood

Rochester Public School District

331 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Wendy Moritz

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
72%

Reading Proficiency
77%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

77%

Math Proficiency

72%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 18:1 Teachers 18	Full Time Teachers 18
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

574:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.9%	Female 45.1%
White 70.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander 11.1%
Hispanic 7.6%	Two or more races 6.7%
Black 2.9%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

5/4/2020

I am a former student from folwell. I had to transfer schools after second grade since I had a very traumatic experience at my other school. Folwell was very welcoming and accepting of me when I transferred, which is relieving since I had dealt with constant bullying from the students from my other...

5.0 parent

3/25/2018

Folwell is a small neighborhood school that is very friendly and inclusive. Our son has been there for three years and loves going there. All his teachers have been amazing! The teachers and staff really care about the students. It has a strong PTSA which allows for many opportunities for the studen...

5.0 parent

11/30/2016

We have two children at Folwell. Every teacher has been nurturing and caring. Our children love their teachers, and do very well on the national standardized tests. Our kids have made very close friends here. The other parents are also very friendly and been great resources as well. We love the smal...

5.0 parent

2/20/2014

This is a wonderful, welcoming, exceptional elementary school with outstanding teachers and supportive top caliber administration. My son has been at Folwell for two years and has thrived and grown. Definitely a fabulous environment.

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Folwell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Rochester, MN and is served by the Rochester Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 331 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Folwell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $487,618. Discover additional schools in the area, like Out of State Care and Treatment, Special Education Esy, Rochester Academy - IDP Living, and more. Learn more about what Rochester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Folwell Elementary School.

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