Is Cottage Grove Elementary a good school?

Cottage Grove Elementary ranks 202 nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cottage Grove Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Cottage Grove Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cottage Grove Elementary?

Students at Cottage Grove Elementary are 60% White, 19% Asian, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Cottage Grove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cottage Grove Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Oltman Middle School High : East Ridge High School

Cottage Grove Elementary

Summary:

Cottage Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the South Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 463 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5.

Cottage Grove Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with particularly strong results in Math. In 2023-2024, the school had 70.31% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 53.76% for the district and 45.47% for the state. The school's 4th-grade students achieved an impressive 84.42% proficiency rate in Math, significantly higher than the district (66.94%) and state (56.72%) averages. Cottage Grove Elementary has also maintained its strong academic performance despite an increase in economically disadvantaged students, suggesting the school's ability to support the needs of all its students.

While Cottage Grove Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the district, some schools like Grey Cloud Elementary and Gordon Bailey Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked higher than Cottage Grove Elementary in the statewide rankings. Nonetheless, Cottage Grove Elementary remains a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Minnesota and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public K-5

7447 65th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016-1104

(651) 425-5801

District: South Washington County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,065

Students who attend Cottage Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Oltman Middle School
High:	East Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 424

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.9%

Asian:

18.9%

African American:

11.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cottage Grove Elementary ranks better than 77.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 4^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the South Washington County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), Asian (18.9%), African American (11.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cottage Grove Elementary is 15.1. 8 elementary schools in the South Washington County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cottage Grove Elementary employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cottage Grove Elementary is $14,065, which is the 6^th highest among 16 elementary schools in the South Washington County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cottage Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottage Grove Elementary 202^nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Cottage Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

White students:

South Washington County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Washington County Schools 135^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cottage Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cottage Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	74.13	138^th	674	79.5%
2004	69.17	196^th	676	71.0%
2005	74.37	138^th	685	79.9%
2006	48.17	485^th	756	35.8%
2007	54.47	420^th	777	45.9%
2008	51.84	461^st	781	41.0%
2010	60.42	375^th	803	53.3%
2011	55.40	450^th	814	44.7%
2012	57.70	431^st	820	47.4%
2013	74.93	174^th	824	78.9%
2014	80.54	100^th	826	87.9%
2015	81.01	100^th	840	88.1%
2016	84.15	61^st	848	92.8%
2017	84.82	65^th	853	92.4%
2018	84.51	77^th	847	90.9%
2019	81.60	118^th	870	86.4%
2021	84.54	85^th	869	90.2%
2022	82.24	117^th	858	86.4%
2023	79.13	153^rd	845	81.9%
2024	74.91	202^nd	881	77.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cottage Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	66.08	149^th	515	71.1%
2022	60.74	167^th	500	66.6%
2023	60.36	174^th	524	66.8%
2024	62.17	174^th	572	69.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cottage Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	81.94	60^th	728	91.8%
2019	63.18	260^th	740	64.9%
2022	78.08	93^rd	663	86.0%
2023	57.55	331^st	774	57.2%
2024	69.38	209^th	793	73.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Cottage Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.89	97^th	774	87.5%
2019	80.80	97^th	787	87.7%
2021	83.07	75^th	783	90.4%
2022	82.96	89^th	799	88.9%
2023	81.81	102^nd	787	87.0%
2024	75.07	168^th	809	79.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Cottage Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	85.43	48^th	779	93.8%
2019	78.45	127^th	798	84.1%
2021	81.30	102^nd	784	87.0%
2022	77.59	144^th	808	82.2%
2023	70.44	229^th	799	71.3%
2024	70.17	224^th	826	72.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Cottage Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	87.33	14^th	134	89.6%
2021	75.58	28^th	88	68.2%
2022	65.86	44^th	131	66.4%
2023	63.31	46^th	128	64.1%
2024	71.36	45^th	154	70.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Cottage Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.55	1^st	282	99.6%
2024	76.03	57^th	310	81.6%

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Rank History for White students at Cottage Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.48	125^th	712	82.4%
2019	70.65	180^th	722	75.1%
2021	74.44	136^th	710	80.8%
2022	73.71	153^rd	725	78.9%
2023	71.73	159^th	712	77.7%
2024	73.14	157^th	730	78.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cottage Grove Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	374	18	15	12	5	n/a	n/a	424
2003	374	18	15	12	5	n/a	n/a	424
2004	410	20	33	14	2	n/a	n/a	479
2005	451	31	52	19	3	n/a	n/a	556
2006	475	42	84	20	9	n/a	n/a	630
2007	489	54	140	27	10	n/a	n/a	720
2008	495	64	144	33	10	n/a	n/a	746
2009	437	53	119	28	9	n/a	n/a	646
2010	284	52	114	19	0	n/a	n/a	469
2011	327	42	106	22	0	0	13	510
2012	366	44	91	23	1	0	17	542
2013	389	40	73	25	2	0	16	545
2014	397	39	70	26	0	1	24	557
2015	408	33	60	18	0	0	19	538
2016	392	27	66	16	0	0	26	527
2017	376	33	72	20	0	0	34	535
2018	361	36	68	15	1	0	31	512
2019	332	34	50	13	1	0	31	461
2020	322	32	62	18	0	0	27	461
2021	295	30	66	13	0	0	24	428
2022	266	39	74	11	0	0	28	418
2023	254	49	80	10	0	0	31	424

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cottage Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	424	24.0	17.7	4.7
2003	424	24.0	17.7	4.7
2004	479	25.5	18.8	4.8
2005	556	31.0	17.9	7.4
2006	630	36.0	17.5	10.8
2007	720	41.8	17.2	12.9
2008	746	43.5	17.1	12.7
2009	646	40.9	15.8	13.3
2010	469	30.3	15.4	10.2
2011	510	32.7	15.5	13.1
2012	542	35.3	15.3	14.6
2013	545	38.1	14.2	13.9
2014	557	39.9	13.9	14
2015	538	39.0	13.7	15.4
2016	527	37.0	14.2	14.4
2017	535	35.6	14.9	14.6
2018	512	34.7	14.7	16.2
2019	461	33.7	13.6	14.8
2020	461	31.5	14.6	13.2
2021	428	31.5	13.5	9.3
2022	418	28.6	14.5	11.5
2023	424	27.9	15.1	24.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cottage Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	424	24.0	17.7	4.7
2003	424	24.0	17.7	4.7
2004	479	25.5	18.8	4.8
2005	556	31.0	17.9	7.4
2006	630	36.0	17.5	10.8
2007	720	41.8	17.2	12.9
2008	746	43.5	17.1	12.7
2009	646	40.9	15.8	13.3
2010	469	30.3	15.4	10.2
2011	510	32.7	15.5	13.1
2012	542	35.3	15.3	14.6
2013	545	38.1	14.2	13.9
2014	557	39.9	13.9	14
2015	538	39.0	13.7	15.4
2016	527	37.0	14.2	14.4
2017	535	35.6	14.9	14.6
2018	512	34.7	14.7	16.2
2019	461	33.7	13.6	14.8
2020	461	31.5	14.6	13.2
2021	428	31.5	13.5	9.3
2022	418	28.6	14.5	11.5
2023	424	27.9	15.1	24.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cottage Grove Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,065

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cottage Grove Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 118^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 153^rd of 845 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cottage Grove Elementary)	80.2	75.7	4.5%
3rd Grade Math (South Washington County Schools)	73.7	64.8	9%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cottage Grove Elementary)	68.1	55.4	12.7%
3rd Grade Reading (South Washington County Schools)	62.7	50.6	12.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Cottage Grove Elementary)	76.3	76.8	0.6%
4th Grade Math (South Washington County Schools)	74.1	66.2	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cottage Grove Elementary)	71.6	62.3	9.3%
4th Grade Reading (South Washington County Schools)	66.5	51.2	15.4%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Cottage Grove Elementary)	62	74	11.9%
5th Grade Math (South Washington County Schools)	59.7	54.6	5.2%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Cottage Grove Elementary)	82.3	63	19.3%
5th Grade Reading (South Washington County Schools)	74.4	66.3	8.2%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Cottage Grove Elementary)	72.2	56.2	16%
5th Grade Science (South Washington County Schools)	63.9	53.3	10.6%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	461	424	8%
African American	34	49	44.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	50	80	60%
Hispanic	13	10	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	332	254	23.5%
Two or More Races	31	31
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.8%	24.8%	10%

Schools Near Cottage Grove Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Cottage Grove Elementary	Public	K-5	7447 65th St S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-5801	424	28	15.1	24.8%	254 (59.9%)	49 (11.6%)	10 (2.4%)	80 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.3%)	74.9	202^nd of 881 public elementary schools	77.1%		79.1	153^rd of 845 public elementary schools	81.9%	49	72.0	84.4	54.6	70.3	53.3	61.0	61.0	58.5	48.1	48.1	$14,065
Crestview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7830 80th St S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 425-3801	418	34	12.2	53.8%	226 (54.1%)	61 (14.6%)	46 (11.0%)	35 (8.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.5%)	37.5	598^th of 881 public elementary schools	32.1%		45.8	522^nd of 845 public elementary schools	38.2%	76	40.3	45.2	47.5	44.3	32.3	33.9	52.5	39.5	36.1	36.1	$14,724
SoWashCo Online K-5	Public, Virtual	K-5	7362 E Point Douglas Rd S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 425-6300	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pullman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1260 Selby Ave	Saint Paul Park	55071	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 425-3601	369	36	10.2	50.4%	208 (56.4%)	21 (5.7%)	61 (16.5%)	35 (9.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (10.8%)	32.1	640^th of 881 public elementary schools	27.4%		31.9	618^th of 845 public elementary schools	26.9%	22	37.3	49.2	28.8	38.4	31.0	28.8	54.2	38.1	35.6	35.6	$14,778
Hillside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8177 Hillside Tr S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-4001	425	33	12.7	42.6%	262 (61.6%)	29 (6.8%)	59 (13.9%)	40 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.0%)	61.3	363^rd of 881 public elementary schools	58.8%		50.8	473^rd of 845 public elementary schools	44.0%	110	56.7	60.3	49.3	55.6	47.8	37.0	67.2	50.2	58.2	58.2	$13,590
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion	Public	K-5	1020 Third Street	Saint Paul Park	55071	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-3101	499	24	20.9	16.2%	316 (63.3%)	16 (3.2%)	121 (24.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (7.8%)	60.2	371^st of 881 public elementary schools	57.9%		53.9	430^th of 845 public elementary schools	49.1%	59	56.0	57.3	56.3	56.6	38.5	48.3	73.2	51.8	47.9	47.9	$11,755
Newport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	851 6th Ave	Newport	55055	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 425-4301	271	26	10.4	62.0%	116 (42.8%)	45 (16.6%)	28 (10.3%)	51 (18.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.1%)	57.8	411^th of 881 public elementary schools	53.3%		45.4	528^th of 845 public elementary schools	37.5%	117	56.5	57.8	55.9	56.8	43.5	34.8	73.5	48.4	50.0	50.0	$16,288
Grey Cloud Elementary	Public	K-5	9525 Indian Blvd S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-4201	763	48	15.8	18.0%	547 (71.7%)	58 (7.6%)	59 (7.7%)	60 (7.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.7%)	68.9	266^th of 881 public elementary schools	69.8%		61.8	349^th of 845 public elementary schools	58.7%	83	67.0	67.5	50.0	61.4	58.8	51.6	58.7	56.3	49.2	49.2	$12,798
Pine Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	9015 Hadley Ave S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-3901	530	33	16.1	32.6%	305 (57.5%)	62 (11.7%)	56 (10.6%)	71 (13.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.4%)	37.5	596^th of 881 public elementary schools	32.3%		43.3	547^th of 845 public elementary schools	35.3%	49	42.4	51.7	32.9	42.5	37.6	34.5	51.2	40.8	37.8	37.8	$13,370
Armstrong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8855 Inwood Ave S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-4101	322	30	10.9	40.7%	185 (57.5%)	33 (10.2%)	36 (11.2%)	38 (11.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.0%)	53.6	451^st of 881 public elementary schools	48.8%		45.4	526^th of 845 public elementary schools	37.8%	75	68.6	58.7	34.6	53.7	42.3	40.0	52.8	45.3	50.0	50.0	$15,934

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