ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY

8855 INWOOD AVE S
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016

aes.sowashco.org/

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Armstrong Elementary School, located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is part of the South Washington County Schools district (District 833). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Cottage Grove area, prioritizing strong partnerships between staff, students, and families to create an inclusive atmosphere. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, Armstrong Elementary offers a variety of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students at different learning levels, ensuring a well-rounded experience that prepares them for their transition to middle school.

325

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	39
Black	33
Asian	43
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
173 (53.2%)
Asian
43 (13.2%)
Hispanic
39 (12.0%)
Two or More
36 (11.1%)
Black
33 (10.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Washington County Schools
Phone:	(651)425-4101
Website:	http://aes.sowashco.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 48