- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cottage Grove, MN
Cottage Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cottage Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273381003169
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottage Grove Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottage Grove Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottage Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cottage Grove, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381003169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cottage Grove Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 273381003169 · Cottage Grove, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 16:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Cottage Grove Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cottage Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- This school 432
Cottage Grove Elementary
432 students
What this shows Cottage Grove Elementary reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottage Grove Elementary compares
Cottage Grove Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Asian 19.2%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Cottage Grove Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottage Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottage Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottage Grove Elementary
How many students attend Cottage Grove Elementary?
Cottage Grove Elementary has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cottage Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cottage Grove Elementary?
18.4% of students at Cottage Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottage Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cottage Grove Elementary is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottage Grove Elementary?
Cottage Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cottage Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottage Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cottage Grove, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cottage Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Cottage Grove Elementary, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.