Cottage Grove Elementary

www.mononagrove.org

283 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Cottage Grove Elementary is a public school located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Monona Grove School District. The school provides a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. By emphasizing foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young students for their future educational transitions within the district.

In addition to its core academic programs, Cottage Grove Elementary benefits from being part of a district that prioritizes collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and engaging, offering various resources and opportunities for students to explore their interests and build positive relationships. Through its commitment to excellence and student-centered learning, the school remains a key component of the local community’s educational landscape.

283

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottage Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	25
Black	6
Asian	13
Two or More	18

White
221 (78.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (8.8 %)
Two or More
18 (6.4 %)
Asian
13 (4.6 %)
Black
6 (2.1 %)

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)839-4576
Website:	http://www.mononagrove.org
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 145