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Cottage Grove Elementary School

7447 65th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
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Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)

School Overview

Cottage Grove Elementary School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeCottage Grove Elementary School
Kind68
152
274
382
475
581
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Total Students
432 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearCottage Grove Elementary School
2025432
2024421
2023424
2022418
2021428
2020461
2019461
2018535
2017535
2016527
2015538
2014557
2013545
2012542
2011510
2010469
2009646
2008746
2007720
2006630
2005556
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearCottage Grove Elementary School
202531
202430
202328
202229
202132
202032
201934
201836
201736
201637
201539
201440
201338
201235
201133
201030
200941
200844
200741
200636
200531
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School Rankings

Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottage Grove Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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This School
State Level (MN)
#155 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)

YearCottage Grove Elementary School
2023#155
2022#153
2021#134
2019#159
2018#137
2017#99
2016#83
2015#128
2014#142
2013#205
2012#559
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75%
46%

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
202375%46%53%
202275%45%51%
202177%45%52%
201973%56%65%
201878%58%67%
201777%59%67%
201681%60%69%
201582%61%69%
201480%61%70%
201379%61%73%
201262%62%68%
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63%
51%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
202263%51%57%
202162%53%61%
201974%59%68%
201874%60%67%
201780%61%70%
201679%60%71%
201575%60%70%
201474%59%67%
201367%58%67%
201283%76%84%
201181%74%83%
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70-74%
41%

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
202272%41%47%
202167%45%53%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
202514:113:1
202414:116:118:1
202315:116:122:1
202214:116:123:1
202113:116:123:1
202014:116:117:1
201914:116:117:1
201815:116:117:1
201715:116:117:1
201614:116:117:1
201514:116:116:1
201414:116:116:1
201314:116:116:1
201215:116:117:1
201116:116:117:1
201015:116:117:1
200916:116:117:1
200817:117:117:1
200718:117:117:1
200618:117:118:1
200518:117:119:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2009)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
20092%2%1%
20082%3%1%
20071%2%1%
20062%2%1%
20051%3%1%
20031%3%1%
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Asian
19%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
202418%7%13%
202319%7%13%
202218%7%12%
202115%7%11%
202013%7%11%
201911%7%11%
201814%7%12%
201714%7%12%
201613%7%11%
201512%6%11%
201413%6%10%
201314%6%9%
201217%7%9%
201121%6%9%
201024%6%10%
200918%6%10%
200819%6%9%
200719%6%9%
200613%6%8%
20059%5%7%
20047%5%6%
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Hispanic
4%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
20243%12%10%
20232%11%9%
20222%10%9%
20213%10%9%
20204%9%8%
20193%9%8%
20183%9%7%
20173%9%7%
20163%9%7%
20153%9%7%
20145%8%7%
20135%8%7%
20124%7%6%
20114%7%6%
20104%7%5%
20094%6%5%
20084%6%5%
20074%6%5%
20063%5%5%
20053%5%4%
20043%4%3%
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Black
11%
12%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
202414%12%10%
202312%12%9%
20229%12%9%
20217%11%8%
20207%11%8%
20197%11%8%
20186%11%7%
20176%11%7%
20165%10%7%
20156%10%7%
20147%10%7%
20137%9%7%
20128%9%7%
20118%9%7%
201011%10%8%
20098%10%7%
20089%9%7%
20078%9%7%
20067%8%6%
20056%8%6%
20044%8%5%
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White
56%
60%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
202456%61%59%
202360%62%61%
202264%63%63%
202169%64%65%
202070%66%67%
201972%66%67%
201871%67%69%
201771%67%69%
201675%68%70%
201576%69%71%
201471%71%71%
201371%72%73%
201268%73%74%
201164%74%75%
201061%75%76%
200968%76%77%
200866%76%78%
200768%77%78%
200675%79%80%
200581%79%82%
200486%80%85%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
20249%6%8%
20237%6%8%
20227%6%7%
20216%6%7%
20206%5%6%
20197%5%6%
20186%4%5%
20176%4%5%
20164%4%5%
20153%4%4%
20144%3%5%
20133%3%4%
20123%2%4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.63
0.60

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
20250.630.61
20240.630.600.61
20230.590.590.60
20220.550.580.57
20210.500.570.56
20200.490.540.53
20190.460.540.53
20180.470.530.50
20170.470.530.50
20160.420.520.49
20150.410.510.48
20140.470.480.47
20130.480.470.46
20120.500.450.44
20110.540.440.42
20100.560.420.39
20090.500.410.39
20080.520.410.38
20070.500.400.36
20060.420.370.34
20050.330.370.31
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
202516%34%
202424%36%20%
202318%35%20%
20229%26%12%
20217%26%11%
202011%28%13%
201910%28%13%
201811%30%15%
201711%30%15%
201610%31%16%
20159%31%15%
20149%31%14%
201310%31%14%
201212%30%14%
20118%29%12%
20108%28%11%
20097%25%10%
20087%24%9%
20077%23%9%
20067%23%9%
20054%22%8%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearCottage Grove Elementary SchoolMinnesotaSouth Washington County Schools
20256%7%
20242%7%5%
20236%8%6%
20223%6%4%
20212%6%3%
20202%8%5%
20195%8%5%
20182%8%4%
20172%8%4%
20163%7%4%
20156%7%4%
20145%7%5%
20134%7%5%
20123%7%5%
20115%8%4%
20103%8%4%
20096%8%5%
20086%8%5%
20076%7%4%
20063%7%4%
20053%7%3%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
South Washington County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottage Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Cottage Grove Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cottage Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Cottage Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grey Cloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cottage Grove Elementary School?
432 students attend Cottage Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cottage Grove Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottage Grove Elementary School?
Cottage Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cottage Grove Elementary School offer ?
Cottage Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottage Grove Elementary School part of?
Cottage Grove Elementary School is part of South Washington County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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