- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cottage Grove, WI
Cottage Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cottage Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550981001289
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottage Grove Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottage Grove Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottage Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cottage Grove, WI.
School address
District: Monona Grove School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550981001289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Cottage Grove Elementary grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 550981001289 · Cottage Grove, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 12.3:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Monona Grove High (1,170 students)
Cottage Grove Elementary grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cottage Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monona Grove H
Monona Grove High
1,170 students
- Glacial Drumli
Glacial Drumlin School
766 students
- Winnequah Scho
Winnequah School
602 students
- Granite Ridge
Granite Ridge School
470 students
- This school 307
Cottage Grove Elementary
307 students
- Taylor Prairie 264
Taylor Prairie Elementary
264 students
What this shows Cottage Grove Elementary reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottage Grove Elementary compares
Cottage Grove Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 67% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,263
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Cottage Grove Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monona Grove School District reports $16,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monona Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacial Drumlin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnequah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Ridge School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Prairie Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Cottage Grove
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottage Grove Elementary
How many students attend Cottage Grove Elementary?
Cottage Grove Elementary has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cottage Grove, WI. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cottage Grove Elementary?
12.7% of students at Cottage Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottage Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cottage Grove Elementary is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottage Grove Elementary?
Cottage Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 public schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottage Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cottage Grove, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monona Grove School District?
Besides Cottage Grove Elementary, Monona Grove School District also operates Monona Grove High (1,170 students), Glacial Drumlin School (766 students), and Winnequah School (602 students). See the Monona Grove School District district page for the complete list.