HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY

8177 HILLSIDE TR S
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016

hes.sowashco.org/

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary is a public school located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, serving as part of the South Washington County Schools district (District 833). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school prides itself on being an active part of the Cottage Grove community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum and resources, Hillside Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded education that encourages critical thinking and creativity, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in an inclusive and collaborative classroom setting.

417

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	48
Black	40
Asian	46
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
244 (58.5%)
Hispanic
48 (11.5%)
Asian
46 (11.0%)
Black
40 (9.6%)
Two or More
38 (9.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)425-4001
Website:	http://hes.sowashco.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 65

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 73