- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cottage Grove, WI
Granite Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Granite Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550981003139
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Ridge School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Ridge School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Ridge School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cottage Grove, WI.
School address
District: Monona Grove School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550981003139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Granite Ridge School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 550981003139 · Cottage Grove, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 13.1:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Monona Grove High (1,170 students)
Granite Ridge School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Granite Ridge School 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
- This school
Granite Ridge School
470 students
- Cottage Grove 307
Cottage Grove Elementary
307 students
- Taylor Prairie 264
Taylor Prairie Elementary
264 students
What this shows Granite Ridge School reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite Ridge School compares
Granite Ridge School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 5.5%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Granite Ridge School 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 Granite Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monona Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacial Drumlin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnequah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottage Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granite Ridge School'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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Granite Ridge School
How many students attend Granite Ridge School?
Granite Ridge School has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cottage Grove, WI. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Ridge School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Granite Ridge School?
15.1% of students at Granite Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Granite Ridge School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Ridge School?
Granite Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Granite Ridge School rank among public schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Ridge School ranks #3 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 Granite Ridge School, 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.