GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY

9525 INDIAN BLVD S
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016

gces.sowashco.org/

797 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grey Cloud Elementary, located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is a public school within the South Washington County Schools district (District 833). Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for long-term student success.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and its focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and educators. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, Grey Cloud Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while maintaining a strong partnership between the classroom and the families it serves.

797

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	52
Black	78
Asian	83
Two or More	53
American Indian	4

White
527 (66.1%)
Asian
83 (10.4%)
Black
78 (9.8%)
Two or More
53 (6.6%)
Hispanic
52 (6.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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)425-4201
Website:	http://gces.sowashco.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
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 122

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	122
Grade 1	142
Grade 2	127
Grade 3	150
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	400	50.2%
Male	397	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)