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Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed
School · South Washington County Schools · Cottage Grove, MN
A South Washington County Schools school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
8400 E POINT DOUGLAS RD S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- 51:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 10 schools in Cottage Grove.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated721/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cottage Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,295
Median home value
$358,800
Median rent
$1,653/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Hillside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Crestview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Washington County Schools
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #26 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed is listed in South Washington County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed is a public school in Cottage Grove, MN, part of South Washington County Schools, serving approximately 561 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 51:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,944 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed
What grades does Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed serve?
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed?
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed?
The student-teacher ratio at Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed is 51:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed rank in MN?
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed ranks #1,944 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed's MySchoolScout rating?
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed a charter school?
No, Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed a Title I school?
No, Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed?
27.5% of students at Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 51:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (651) 425-6121
- Area population (ZIP 55016)
- 39,925
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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