Armstrong Elementary vs Grey Cloud Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Grey Cloud Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
797 students
| Measure | Armstrong Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Grey Cloud Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #224 of 923 | #94 of 923 |
| National rank | #6615 of 50,301 | #3463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 325 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grey Cloud Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 77.1).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 37.2%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.9).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary is the larger school with 797 students compared with 325.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Armstrong Elementary better than Grey Cloud Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grey Cloud Elementary ranks higher (82.8 vs 77.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Armstrong Elementary and Grey Cloud Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Elementary: 325. Grey Cloud Elementary: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Elementary and Grey Cloud Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Armstrong Elementary is 224th of 923 and Grey Cloud Elementary is 94th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).