Below Average
#1726 of 1,992 schools in MN
Based on limited data
Folwell Elementary
Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3611 20TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Folwell Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Folwell 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 Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$78,206
Median home value
$317,000
Median rent
$1,219/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Academy of Arts-primaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–2 | 0.5 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Open Arms Early Education and Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–7 | 0.6 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Bancroft ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Risen Christ Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #70 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Folwell Elementary is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Folwell Elementary
Folwell Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,726 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Folwell Elementary
What grades does Folwell Elementary serve?
Folwell Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Folwell Elementary?
Folwell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Folwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Folwell Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Folwell Elementary rank in MN?
Folwell Elementary ranks #1,726 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Folwell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Folwell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Folwell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Folwell Elementary has 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Folwell Elementary a charter school?
No, Folwell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Folwell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Folwell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Folwell Elementary?
91.1% of students at Folwell 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.2%
- Phone
- (612) 668-4550
- Area population (ZIP 55407)
- 36,992
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 55407; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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