FOLWELL ELEMENTARY

folwell.rochesterschools.org/

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Folwell Elementary School, located in Rochester, Minnesota, is a public school within the Rochester Public Schools district. It serves students in grades Pre-K through 5, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares children for middle school. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district known for its diverse student body and community-oriented programs. Folwell offers a variety of resources to support its learners, including specialized programs for English language learners and students with unique educational needs. By prioritizing strong partnerships between staff, families, and the wider Rochester community, Folwell Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as lifelong learners.

315

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOLWELL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	24
Black	9
Asian	35
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
223 (70.8 %)
Asian
35 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.6 %)
Two or More
21 (6.7 %)
Black
9 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-3220
Website:	http://folwell.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOLWELL ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOLWELL ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	45.1%
Male	173	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)