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#3901 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 41% in state

Natoma Station Elementary

Elementary School · Folsom-cordova Unified · Folsom, CA

A Folsom-cordova Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

500 Turnpike Dr., Folsom, CA 95630

  • Math 66% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$15,050
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Students at Natoma Station Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 41 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Natoma Station Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 79Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,646/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Folsom), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$139,182

Median home value

$702,200

Median rent

$2,280/mo

College educated

58.5%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Folsom Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–50.8 mi95Compare →
Sandra J. Gallardo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3K–51.1 mi515Compare →
Folsom Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.8 mi6Compare →
Twin Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–61.8 mi484Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Folsom-cordova Unified

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#19 of 34
District spending per student
$15,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Natoma Station Elementary is listed in Folsom-Cordova Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Natoma Station Elementary

Natoma Station Elementary is a public elementary school in Folsom, CA, part of Folsom-cordova Unified, serving approximately 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,901 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Natoma Station Elementary

What grades does Natoma Station Elementary serve?

Natoma Station Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Natoma Station Elementary?

Natoma Station Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Natoma Station Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Natoma Station Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Natoma Station Elementary rank in CA?

Natoma Station Elementary ranks #3,901 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Natoma Station Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Natoma Station Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Natoma Station Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Natoma Station Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Natoma Station Elementary a charter school?

No, Natoma Station Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Natoma Station Elementary a Title I school?

No, Natoma Station Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natoma Station Elementary?

19.3% of students at Natoma Station Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
524
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%
Area population (ZIP 95630)
77,952
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
40.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95630; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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