Folwell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rochester, Minnesota 55902 · Rochester Public School District
#19 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#1323 of 50,301 nationally
About Folwell Elementary School
Folwell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Rochester, in the Rochester Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 352 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 19th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (86th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 352.
There are 29 schools in Rochester; Folwell Elementary School ranks 3rd of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)–
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Folwell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rochester Beacon Academy
Rochester · Charter high · Grades 6–12
115 students · 500 m away
Washington Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 2.1 km away
John Marshall High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,549 students · 2.1 km away
Rochester Math & Science Elementary
Rochester · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
322 students · 2.2 km away
Rochester Math & Science Secondary
Rochester · Charter high · Grades 7–12
230 students · 2.2 km away
Rochester Math & Science Online
Rochester · Charter high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 2.2 km away
Riverside Central Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students · 2.4 km away
Sunset Terrace Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 2.7 km away
Lincoln K-8 School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–8
506 students · 2.9 km away
Bishop Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
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351 students
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351 students
Merritt Elementary
Mountain Iron · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students
Nrheg Elementary
Ellendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
Riverside Elementary
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
350 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Folwell Elementary School a good school?
Folwell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 87.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #19 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 School rank in Minnesota?
Folwell Elementary School ranks #19 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #1323 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Folwell Elementary School?
Folwell Elementary School had 352 students in 2025.
Is Folwell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Folwell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Folwell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Folwell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.