Serving 797 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grey Cloud Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Grey Cloud Elementary serves the southeast part of Cottage Grove, MN, covering an area of approximately 14.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grey Cloud Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grey Cloud Elementary School's student population of 797 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
797 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grey Cloud Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grey Cloud Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#370 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grey Cloud Elementary School's ranking?
Grey Cloud Elementary School is ranked #370 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Grey Cloud Elementary School often compared to?
Grey Cloud Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armstrong Elementary School, Cottage Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Grey Cloud Elementary School?
797 students attend Grey Cloud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Grey Cloud Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grey Cloud Elementary School?
Grey Cloud Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grey Cloud Elementary School offer ?
Grey Cloud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grey Cloud Elementary School part of?
Grey Cloud Elementary School is part of South Washington County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
We recently relocated to the area and could not be more pleased with Grey Cloud. The Principal and teachers provide a welcoming atmosphere for all students and are great educators. The class sizes are a good size- nothing compared to the overcrowding at the last school- which was loud and out of control. The kids also have opportunities at Grey Cloud that they did not have at their last school (Spanish and Art for example).
Our experience at Grey Cloud so far has been great and we look forward to the years ahead.
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