Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cottage Grove Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottage Grove Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
56%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottage Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Cottage Grove Elementary School is ranked #153 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cottage Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Cottage Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grey Cloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cottage Grove Elementary School?
421 students attend Cottage Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cottage Grove Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottage Grove Elementary School?
Cottage Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cottage Grove Elementary School offer ?
Cottage Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cottage Grove Elementary School part of?
Cottage Grove Elementary School is part of South Washington County Schools School District.
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