Cottage Grove Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary School for Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 50 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
Lincoln Elementary School for Arts
Anoka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Lincoln Elementary School for Arts Anoka, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 923 | #495 of 923 |
| National rank | #3421 of 50,301 | #13584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 432 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Anoka |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottage Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 66.8).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 55.3%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
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 Lincoln Elementary School for Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Cottage Grove Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 66.8 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 Cottage Grove Elementary and Lincoln Elementary School for Arts?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Anoka in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Elementary: 432. Lincoln Elementary School for Arts: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Elementary and Lincoln Elementary School for Arts rank in Minnesota?
Cottage Grove Elementary is 93rd of 923 and Lincoln Elementary School for Arts is 495th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).