- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cottage Grove, WI
Taylor Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550981000682
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Prairie Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Prairie Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Prairie Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cottage Grove, WI.
School address
District: Monona Grove School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550981000682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Taylor Prairie Elementary grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 550981000682 · Cottage Grove, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 13.9:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Monona Grove High (1,170 students)
Taylor Prairie Elementary grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Taylor Prairie 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
- Cottage Grove 307
Cottage Grove Elementary
307 students
- This school 264
Taylor Prairie Elementary
264 students
What this shows Taylor Prairie Elementary reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Prairie Elementary compares
Taylor Prairie 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Taylor Prairie 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 Taylor Prairie Elementary 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnequah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Ridge School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottage Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Prairie 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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Taylor Prairie Elementary?
Taylor Prairie Elementary has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cottage Grove, WI. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Prairie Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Taylor Prairie Elementary?
10.8% of students at Taylor Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Prairie Elementary is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Prairie Elementary?
Taylor Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Taylor Prairie Elementary rank among public schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Prairie Elementary ranks #2 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 Taylor Prairie 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.