Folwell Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407 · Minneapolis Public School District
#751 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#29515 of 50,301 nationally
About Folwell Elementary
Folwell Elementary is a public elementary located in Minneapolis, in the Minneapolis Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 450 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 751st of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 450.
There are 111 schools in Minneapolis; Folwell Elementary ranks 41st of 104 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Folwell Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Folwell Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
44 students · 750 m away
South High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,257 students · 984 m away
Bancroft Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 1.1 km away
Roosevelt High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students · 1.2 km away
El Colegio High School
Minneapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
83 students · 1.3 km away
Heritage Academy High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
71 students · 1.5 km away
Mts High School
Minneapolis · Charter high · Grades 7–12
158 students · 1.6 km away
Lirio Montessori
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
3 students · 1.6 km away
Prekindergarten South
Minneapolis · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.6 km away
Universal Academy Elementary
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
411 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
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450 students
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450 students
Royal Oaks Elementary
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451 students
St. Anthony Park Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades K–6
451 students
Homecroft Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Red Oak Elementary
Shakopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Folwell Elementary a good school?
Folwell Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 43.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #751 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Folwell Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Folwell Elementary ranks #751 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #29515 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Folwell Elementary?
Folwell Elementary had 450 students in 2025.
Is Folwell Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Folwell Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Folwell Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Folwell Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.