About This School
Natoma Station Elementary School is located in Folsom, CA and is one of 25 elementary schools in Folsom-cordova Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 615 students in grades K-6.
Natoma Station Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Natoma Station Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Natoma Station Elementary School had an API growth score of 903 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Natoma Station Elementary School's 2011 base score was 898 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Natoma Station Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Natoma Station Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Natoma Station Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Natoma Station Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Natoma Station Elementary School had an API growth score of 903 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Natoma Station Elementary School's 2011 base score was 898 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Natoma Station Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Natoma Station Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Folsom-Cordova Unified District Spending
$8,385Per Pupil
The Folsom-Cordova Unified spends $8,385 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Folsom-Cordova Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Charter School of Sacramento 0.8 miles |  |
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| Golden Valley Charter School of Sacramento 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Folsom Crescent School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Sundance Montessori School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Brighton Schools 1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Folsom-Cordova Unified School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Natoma Station Elementary School500 Turnpike Dr
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 351-0565
www.fcusd.org
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 615
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Natoma Station Elementary School had 8% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
70%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Hispanic
10%
Two or More Races
7%
Black
3%
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Natoma Station Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Natoma Station Elementary School
5
My son has been at Natoma Station for two years. The teachers and principals have been wonderful. A lot of what makes this school so great is incredible amount of parent volunteers. We love NSE.
Submitted by a Parent on May 10, 2011
Natoma Station Elementary School
Beverly Browne: You have one of the best elementary schools. teacher Gina Bamberger is one of the reasons. Her intelligence and truly caring for the student, is what a teacher is meant to be.Congratulations, Mrs. Bamberger, you so deserved Teacher of the Year.
Submitted on Apr 21, 2011
Natoma Station Elementary School
Stephanie: This is a great school. Wonderful Principal and teachers. My only complaint would be there should be more physical education.
Submitted by a Parent on Aug 3, 2010
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