Enrollment
470
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granite Ridge School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granite Ridge School
Granite Ridge School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, enrolling 470 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 470 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 404 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #227.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Cottage Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cottage Grove Elementary (307 students): Granite Ridge School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.3:1).
Monona Grove School District also operates Monona Grove High (1,170 students) and Glacial Drumlin School (766 students) alongside Granite Ridge School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Granite Ridge School compares
Granite Ridge School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monona Grove School District, which includes Granite Ridge School.
$14,738
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 35.1%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cottage Grove on the city page.
Is Granite Ridge School a good school?
Granite Ridge School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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