Russell Ranch Elementary vs Cottonwood
Russell Ranch Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 5.9/10. Cottonwood is significantly larger with 3,099 students, about 5.1× the size of Russell Ranch Elementary (609). In math proficiency, Russell Ranch Elementary leads at 85.0%.
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Russell Ranch Elementary
Folsom, CA
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
609 students
Cottonwood
El Dorado Hills, CA
5.9/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
3,099 students
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| Metric | Russell Ranch Elementary | Cottonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.1 | 6.6 |
| Growth Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.5% | 52% |
| Environment Score | 8.0 | 4.2 |
| State Rank | #3,806 of 9,557 | #5,841 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 60th | 39th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Russell Ranch Elementary | Cottonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 85.0% | 49.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 89.0% | 69.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Russell Ranch Elementary | Cottonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 609 | 3,099 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 27.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.5% | 52.0% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 90–94% |
| District | Folsom-Cordova Unified | Cottonwood District |
| City | Folsom | El Dorado Hills |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Folsom (95630) | El Dorado Hills (95762) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $139,182 | $165,979 |
| Median Home Value | $702,200 | $881,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,280 | $2,479 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.5% | 58.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 32 min |