Folsom-Cordova Unified School District

1965 Birkmont Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742-6407
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public elementary schools serving 14,896 students in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
37 Schools
7,677 Schools
# Students
21,699 Students
3,817,118 Students
# Teachers
1,020 Teachers
173,969 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, which is ranked #325 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#324 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
49%
34%
59%
47%
44%
29%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
12%
% Hispanic
23%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
35%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,876 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,886 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$323 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$323 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,876
$20,100
Spending / Student
$14,886
$18,511

Best Folsom-Cordova Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Stem Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10700 Ambassador Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Mangini Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4640 Sparrow Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9932 Inwood Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Russell Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Folsom Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
106 Manseau Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Oak Chan Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Folsom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Gr: 6-8 | 1,508 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Empire Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Natoma Station Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Gold Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Gr: 6-8 | 1,628 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Mather Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4370 Mather School Rd.
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-2440
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Blanche Sprentz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
249 Flower Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9110
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Navigator Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10679 Bear Hollow Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2420
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1717.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Peter J. Shields Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10434 Georgetown Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9160
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2020.
W. E. Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Zinfandel Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10487 White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Cordova Gardens Academy Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2275 Benita Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
Cordova Villa Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10359 South White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Rancho Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2562 Chassella Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2828.
Cordova Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2550 La Loma Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
4545 Old Ranch Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2465
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 37 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 21,699 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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