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#1511 of 2,105 schools in WI
Cottage Grove Elementary
Elementary School · Monona Grove School District · Cottage Grove, WI
A Monona Grove School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Cottage Grove School 470 N Main St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
- Math 48% proficient (2021)
- Reading 41% proficient (2021)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cottage Grove Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cottage Grove Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Average567/100K
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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
$119,808
Median home value
$402,500
Median rent
$1,531/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53527; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvehjem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 4.8 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Winnequah SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 642 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monona Grove School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cottage Grove Elementary is listed in Monona Grove School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cottage Grove Elementary
Cottage Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Cottage Grove, WI, part of Monona Grove School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,511 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottage Grove Elementary
What grades does Cottage Grove Elementary serve?
Cottage Grove Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Cottage Grove Elementary?
Cottage Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cottage Grove Elementary rank in WI?
Cottage Grove Elementary ranks #1,511 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Cottage Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cottage Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Cottage Grove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottage Grove Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Cottage Grove Elementary a charter school?
No, Cottage Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cottage Grove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cottage Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cottage Grove Elementary?
20.3% of students at Cottage Grove 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (608) 839-4576
- Area population (ZIP 53527)
- 11,515
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 53527; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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