Very Good
#748 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
Taylor Prairie Elementary
Elementary School · Monona Grove School District · Cottage Grove, WI
A Monona Grove School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
900 N Parkview St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 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. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Taylor Prairie 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Grove MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK | 3.2 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Elvehjem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 579 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #4 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
Taylor Prairie Elementary is listed in Monona Grove School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taylor Prairie Elementary
Taylor Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school in Cottage Grove, WI, part of Monona Grove School District, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #748 of 2,105 schools in WI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taylor Prairie Elementary
What grades does Taylor Prairie Elementary serve?
Taylor Prairie Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Taylor Prairie Elementary?
Taylor Prairie Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Prairie Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taylor Prairie Elementary rank in WI?
Taylor Prairie Elementary ranks #748 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Taylor Prairie Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Taylor Prairie Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Taylor Prairie Elementary a charter school?
No, Taylor Prairie Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taylor Prairie Elementary a Title I school?
No, Taylor Prairie Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylor Prairie Elementary?
21.9% of students at Taylor Prairie 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (608) 839-8515
- 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.
- 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 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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