Folsom-Cordova Unified

Rancho Cordova, California — 34 schools

20,550
Total Enrollment
34
Schools
$16,935
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Folsom-Cordova Unified operates 34 public schools serving 20,550 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 22 elementary, 5 high, 4 middle, 3 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 21,131 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sacramento County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,935 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 38.4% local, 49.9% state, and 11.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $78,795 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #847 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 34 schools offering Advanced Placement (41 AP courses district-wide), a 388.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 34.4% White, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Folsom-Cordova Unified school enrollment varies 171× across entities

Folsom-Cordova Unified school enrollment ranges from 17 students (lowest) to 2,901 students (highest), a spread of 2,884 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Folsom-Cordova Unified student-counselor ratio is 388:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Folsom-Cordova Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 33.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.7%
Federal
49.9%
State
38.4%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
847 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Sacramento County county, where this district is located.

$1,748
Studio/mo
$1,832
1 BR/mo
$2,255
2 BR/mo
$3,002
3 BR/mo
$3,460
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$78,795
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 34 schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified.

White 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 6.0%
Asian 17.9%
Multiracial 13.0%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 34
Schools with AP
41 AP courses total
388.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified

School Enrollment
Folsom High
2,901
Cordova High
1,944
Vista Del Lago High
1,782
Sutter Middle
1,628
Folsom Middle
1,508
Mills Middle
886
W. E. Mitchell Middle
755
Theodore Judah Elementary
600
Mangini Ranch Elementary
598
Natoma Station Elementary
548
Russell Ranch Elementary
503
Gold Ridge Elementary
496
Folsom Hills Elementary
496
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
490
Williamson Elementary
489
Cordova Villa Elementary
475
Oak Chan Elementary
437
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary
435
Navigator Elementary
431
Rancho Cordova Elementary
407
White Rock Elementary
381
Cordova Meadows Elementary
374
Empire Oaks Elementary
366
Riverview Stem Elementary
357
Blanche Sprentz Elementary
348
Peter J. Shields Elementary
307
Cordova Gardens Elementary
293
Mather Heights Elementary
236
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
221
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Charter
150
Innovations Academy
113
Kinney High (Continuation)
112
Folsom Lake High
47
Prospect Community Day
17

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Folsom-Cordova Unified?

Folsom-Cordova Unified has 34 schools, including 5 high, 4 middle, 22 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 20,550 students.

How much does Folsom-Cordova Unified spend per student?

Folsom-Cordova Unified spends $16,935 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #847 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Folsom-Cordova Unified?

The average teacher salary in Folsom-Cordova Unified is $78,795 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Folsom-Cordova Unified?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sacramento County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Folsom-Cordova Unified?

Folsom-Cordova Unified students are 34.4% White, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 6.0% African American, averaged across 34 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Folsom-Cordova Unified?

Folsom-Cordova Unified has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #847 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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