Very Good
#325 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 16% in state
Grey Cloud Elementary
Elementary School · South Washington County Schools · Cottage Grove, MN
A South Washington County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
9525 INDIAN BLVD S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grey Cloud Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grey Cloud Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Hillside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Crestview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Cottage Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 421 | 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
- #4 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
Grey Cloud Elementary is listed in South Washington County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grey Cloud Elementary
Grey Cloud Elementary is a public elementary school in Cottage Grove, MN, part of South Washington County Schools, serving approximately 774 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grey Cloud Elementary
What grades does Grey Cloud Elementary serve?
Grey Cloud Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Grey Cloud Elementary?
Grey Cloud Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 774 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grey Cloud Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grey Cloud Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grey Cloud Elementary rank in MN?
Grey Cloud Elementary ranks #325 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Grey Cloud Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grey Cloud Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grey Cloud Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grey Cloud Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grey Cloud Elementary a charter school?
No, Grey Cloud Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grey Cloud Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grey Cloud Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grey Cloud Elementary?
17.6% of students at Grey Cloud Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 774
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (651) 425-4201
- 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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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