Cottage Grove Elementary vs Elvehjem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Grove Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
307 students
Elvehjem Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Elementary Cottage Grove, Wisconsin | Elvehjem Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 1,069 | #507 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10242 of 50,301 | #20512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 307 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottage Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 56.6).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 36.6%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.8).
- •Elvehjem Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 307.
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 Elvehjem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottage Grove Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 56.6 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 Elvehjem Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Elementary: 307. Elvehjem Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Elementary and Elvehjem Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Cottage Grove Elementary is 206th of 1,069 and Elvehjem Elementary is 507th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).