Serving 307 students in grades 1-2, Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 48%
- Reading Proficiency: 41%
- Science Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottage Grove Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Engaged learning where equity is prioritized.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cottage Grove Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
75%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cottage Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Cottage Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Cottage Grove Elementary School?
307 students attend Cottage Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cottage Grove Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottage Grove Elementary School?
Cottage Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cottage Grove Elementary School offer ?
Cottage Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cottage Grove Elementary School part of?
Cottage Grove Elementary School is part of Monona Grove School District.
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