At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
774
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
18%-32pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in COTTAGE GROVE, Minnesota. The school enrolls 774 students. It is part of the South Washington County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 50% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSouth Washington County Schools
County27163
CityCOTTAGE GROVE
ZIP55016
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID273381002305
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment774
White71.7%
Hispanic / Latino7.7%
Black / African American7.6%
Asian7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Two or More Races4.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
71.7%
Hispanic
7.7%
Black
7.6%
Asian
7.9%
Two+
4.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.