Enrollment
352
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 273180000992
Folwell Elementary — Rochester, MN
Federal NCES profile for Folwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Folwell Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Folwell Elementary reports 352 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 13.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 70% below the Minnesota average and 75% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 704 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rochester Public School District spends $22,548 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.9% from local sources (property taxes), 63.1% from the state, and 10.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Folwell Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 70% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 70% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,548
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 704 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 352 Top 59% in Minnesota — larger than 41% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 17.5:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 13.0% -70% vs state
NCES ID 273180000992
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Asian 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 704:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Public School District, which includes Folwell Elementary.
$22,548
Per student
+7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 63.1%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 45.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 44.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
Similar other schools in Rochester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mayo Senior High
Standard public school
1,787 students 45.4:1 students per teacher
Century Senior High
Standard public school
1,608 students 44.7:1 students per teacher
John Marshall Senior High
Standard public school
1,549 students 43.7:1 students per teacher
Gibbs Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Bamber Valley Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Folwell Elementary
How many students attend Folwell Elementary?
Folwell Elementary has 352 students enrolled. It is a other school in ROCHESTER, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Folwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Folwell Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Folwell Elementary?
13.0% of students at Folwell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Folwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Folwell Elementary is White at 61.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROCHESTER, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Folwell Elementary?
Folwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.