Taylor Prairie Elementary

900 N Parkview St
Cottage Grove, WI 53527

www.mononagrove.org

251 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Taylor Prairie Elementary School is a public school located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Monona Grove School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the early elementary grades (typically Pre-K through second grade). Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic development and social-emotional growth, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and collaborative learning within a supportive classroom setting.

The school is noted for its community-focused approach and commitment to the "Monona Grove Way," which prioritizes inclusive values and student-centered instruction. With its location in the growing village of Cottage Grove, Taylor Prairie benefits from strong parental involvement and district-wide resources aimed at preparing young learners for success as they transition to intermediate schools. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or school events can find further information through the official Monona Grove School District website.

251

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taylor Prairie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	14
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
203 (80.9 %)
Hispanic
14 (5.6 %)
Two or More
14 (5.6 %)
Asian
12 (4.8 %)
Black
6 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Monona Grove School District
Phone:	(608)839-8515
Website:	http://www.mononagrove.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 94

Kindergarten 157