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Folwell Elementary School

About Our School
Folwell Community School grows innovative scholars and engaged global citizens
 
Folwell Community School offers a high quality community school experience. Folwell is located in the South Minneapolis Standish neighborhood and serves families in the Ventura Village, Phillips, Corcoran and Standish communities. Students in pre-K to grade 5 actively participate in relevant curriculum and instruction that is reflective of the diverse cultures in our building. Families can expect a caring community with compassionate staff. We believe in the beauty, brilliance and strength of our students and their potential for academic growth.
Grades
Pre-K-5
Hours
8:25 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Principal
Lacy Cannon
Phone
612-668-4550
Pathway
Andersen United Middle School
South High School
Why Families Choose Us
WE OFFER:
  • Full-day pre-K and kindergarten
  • Arts, music and technology integration
  • Advanced instruction, including Telescoped Math
  • Early childhood special education (ECSE) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) programming
  • Restorative practices
  • Somali and Spanish speaking staff
  • After-school activities through Community Education and Area Learning Center including GEMS & GISE (robotics), spelling bee, theater dance, and other enrichment programs

SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING:

  • ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
  • ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education)
Student Snapshot
  • 14% Native American
  • 18% White American
  • 34% African American
  • 1% Asian American
  • 32% Hispanic American
School Contact Information
3611 - 20th Ave. S. 55407
612-668-4550
folwell.mpschools.org
lacy.cannon@mpls.k12.mn.us