Enrollment
264
Elementary
DISTRICT 411 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONONA GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550981000682
Taylor Prairie Elementary
900 N Parkview St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 · (608) 839-8515 · Dane County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL264 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
21%
55 students
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 116 | 44% |
| Kindergarten | 148 | 56% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Monona Grove School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Taylor Prairie Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Prairie Elementary this school | 264 | 20.8% | N/A |
| Cottage Grove Elementary Cottage Grove | 307 | 22.8% | N/A |
| Saukville Elementary Saukville | 303 | 21.8% | 61.9% |
| Wilson Elementary Wauwatosa | 218 | 22.0% | 66.3% |
| Washington Elementary Wauwatosa | 285 | 17.9% | 68.0% |
| Howard and Suamico 4K Collaborative Green Bay | 281 | 23.8% | N/A |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Taylor Prairie Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Dane County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 264 | #732 of 1,157 | #77 of 93 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #345 of 901 | #56 of 83 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.1% | #375 of 901 | #56 of 83 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 20.8% | #877 of 1,064 | #60 of 91 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -28.3% | #96 of 664 | #11 of 61 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
264
-116 (-31%) vs 2020
-34% since 2000-01, when it was 397
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 12.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 264 | 21.1 | 12.5:1 | 21% (55) |
| 2023-24 | 279 | 21.3 | 13.1:1 | 22% (61) |
| 2022-23 | 251 | 19.5 | 12.9:1 | 13% (33) |
| 2020-21 | 380 | 30 | 12.7:1 | 17% (65) |
| 2017-18 | 368 | 29.4 | 12.5:1 | 13% (49) |
| 2015-16 | 387 | 28 | 13.8:1 | 17% (66) |
| 2010-11 | 371 | 21 | 17.7:1 | 15% (56) |
| 2000-01 | 397 | 23 | 17.3:1 | 8% (32) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Taylor Prairie Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 28% (368 to 264); teachers down 28% (29.4 to 21.1).
About Taylor Prairie Elementary
Taylor Prairie Elementary is a low-enrollment elementary school that serves part of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. It offers pre-K through kindergarten and has 264 students enrolled.
Monona Grove School District runs 7 schools with a combined 3,672 students. Taylor Prairie Elementary is one of them.
At Taylor Prairie Elementary, 73% of students are White. After that, the student body is 9% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 5% Black, and 3% Asian. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Taylor Prairie Elementary scores 45%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Taylor Prairie Elementary is 12.5:1, based on 21.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 14.7:1 average for elementary schools in Wisconsin, this school's ratio is lower. Lunch program data show 21% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Compared with the 32% average for public schools in Dane County, the school's rate is lower.
The school is in Dane County, where median household income comes to about $89,975, roughly 55% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Dane County's 169 public schools enroll about 78,525 students and include Taylor Prairie Elementary.
Glacial Drumlin School, about 0.9 miles away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of Taylor Prairie Elementary, there are 5 other public schools.
Taylor Prairie Elementary has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
Enrollment fell 31% over 4 years, reaching 264 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Taylor Prairie Elementary. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Dane County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
572,674
Census ACS
Median income
$89,975
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
55%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
169
78,525 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Monona Grove School District
- Monona Grove HighHigh · 1,170 students
- Glacial Drumlin SchoolMiddle · 766 students
- Winnequah SchoolElementary · 602 students
- Granite Ridge SchoolElementary · 470 students
- Cottage Grove ElementaryElementary · 307 students
- Monona Grove Liberal ArtsHigh · 93 students
Other schools in Cottage Grove
- Glacial Drumlin SchoolMiddle · 766 students
- Granite Ridge SchoolElementary · 470 students
- Cottage Grove ElementaryElementary · 307 students
Nearby schools
- Glacial Drumlin School0.9 mi · 766
- Cottage Grove Elementary1.0 mi · 307
- Granite Ridge School1.1 mi · 470
- Elvehjem Elementary4.6 mi · 415
- Kennedy Elementary4.6 mi · 582
- Sun Prairie East High5.2 mi · 1,340
Frequently asked questions
About Taylor Prairie ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Taylor Prairie Elementary?
Taylor Prairie Elementary enrolls approximately 264 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Taylor Prairie Elementary serve?
Taylor Prairie Elementary serves grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Taylor Prairie Elementary have?
Taylor Prairie Elementary employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Taylor Prairie Elementary?
Student demographics at Taylor Prairie Elementary are roughly 73% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Taylor Prairie Elementary in?
Taylor Prairie Elementary is part of Monona Grove School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.