At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
797
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
16%-31.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.8:1
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 797 students. It is part of the South Washington County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 48% 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 Enrollment797
White66.1%
Hispanic / Latino6.5%
Black / African American9.8%
Asian10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
66.1%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
9.8%
Asian
10.4%
Two+
6.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.