What grades does COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARY serve?

COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARY is a Primary school serving students in COTTAGE GROVE, MN. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARY located?

COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARY is located at COTTAGE GROVE, MN in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARY?

COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARY has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.

What schools are in COTTAGE GROVE, MN?

COTTAGE GROVE, MN is served by the local school district. COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARY is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Cottage Grove Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|COTTAGE GROVE, Minnesota|South Washington County Schools

COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Mon

CogAT TestingexamDistrict-wide

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Nov

Thu

No School - HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Wed

☀️ SoWashCo Schools: No School, Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Dec

Thu

Employee HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Jan

Tue

FastBridge Reading TestingexamDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

FastBridge Math TestingexamDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

421

Student:Teacher

14:1

Locale

Suburban

District

South Washington County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

26.6%

Phone

(651)425-5801

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

60-64%

Math Proficiency

75-79%

Chronic Absenteeism

2.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

7 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.1:1

Worse than average in MN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

393

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

28.62

99% fully certified

Psychologists

0.60000002

Social Workers

0.80000001

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,992

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,156

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,981

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 58%Local 37%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$380,652

+1.7% 1yr+19.0% 5yr

Minneapolis, MN metro area

Community Need Level

Low

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

8.0%

Below 150% poverty line

3.0%

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Uninsured residents

3.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,864

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,439

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Autism

879 (26%)

Specific Learning Disability

863 (25%)

Speech/Language Impairment

547 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

540 (16%)

Emotional Disturbance

228 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

129 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

432

Current enrollment

Stable(-6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

CogAT Testing

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exam

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

No School - Holiday

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Holiday

Wed, Dec 23, 2026

☀️ SoWashCo Schools: No School, Winter Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in South Washington County Schools. Cottage Grove Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	FastBridge Reading TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	FastBridge Math TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	CES Capti Testing WindowDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Capti Assessment (Grades 4-5)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	NO SCHOOL - MEA BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	No School - Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for fall break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	CogAT Testing (All 2nd Grade, select students Grades 3-5)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	CogAT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for student eligibility, dates and preparation details.	exam	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No School - HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday closure dates.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	☀️ SoWashCo Schools: No School, Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Employee HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	FastBridge Reading TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	FastBridge Math TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	ACCESS Testing (Kindergarten)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	ACCESS TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for schedule and student details.	exam	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	ACCESS Testing (Writing)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	ACCESS TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for schedule and student details.	exam	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	ACCESS Testing (Makeups)District-wide	exam	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	ACCESS TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for schedule and student details.	exam	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	ACCESS TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for schedule and student details.	exam	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	ACCESS Testing (Makeups)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	CES MTAS Testing WindowDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	Seal of Biliteracy/MCA TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	MCA Reading TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	MCA Math TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	MCA Testing (Reading, Grade 3-5)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	MCA Testing (Math, Grade 3-5)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	AP TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration and timing details.	exam	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	FastBridge Reading TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	FastBridge Math TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—