Cottage Grove Elementary vs Grey Cloud Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Grove Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
Grey Cloud Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
797 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Grey Cloud Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #93 of 923 | #94 of 923 |
| National rank | #3421 of 50,301 | #3463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 432 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.9 vs 82.8).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 22%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary is the larger school with 797 students compared with 432.
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 Cottage Grove Elementary better than Grey Cloud Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cottage Grove Elementary and Grey Cloud Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Elementary: 432. Grey Cloud Elementary: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Elementary and Grey Cloud Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cottage Grove Elementary is 93rd of 923 and Grey Cloud Elementary is 94th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).