At a glance
Reported students
766
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
Glacial Drumlin School: 766 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 779
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Glacial Drumlin School
Glacial Drumlin School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Cottage Grove. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Monona Grove School District. NCES reports 766 students for 2024–25.
Among 384 middle schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 330 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.6%) and multiracial (7.6%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Glacial Drumlin School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.6%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black4.4%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Monona Grove School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Winnequah School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
602 reported students
Granite Ridge School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
470 reported students
Monona Grove High
High · Grades 09–12
1,170 reported students
Cottage Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–02
307 reported students
Taylor Prairie Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
264 reported students
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
High · Grades 06–12
93 reported students
Public schools near Glacial Drumlin School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse Middle Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 415 | 5.1 mi |
| Sennett Middle Middle · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–08 | 570 | 5.4 mi |
| Central Heights Middle Middle · Sun Prairie Area School District | 06–08 | 560 | 6.1 mi |
| Prairie View Middle Middle · Sun Prairie Area School District | 06–08 | 699 | 6.7 mi |
| Indian Mound Middle Middle · McFarland School District | 06–08 | 534 | 6.8 mi |
| One City Preparatory Academy Middle · Charter · One City Schools Inc | 06–08 | 99 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glacial Drumlin School
What grades does Glacial Drumlin School serve?
Glacial Drumlin School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Monona Grove School District.
How many students attend Glacial Drumlin School?
Glacial Drumlin School reported 766 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 779 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glacial Drumlin School?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 766 students and 64.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Glacial Drumlin School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glacial Drumlin School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Monona Grove School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Glacial Drumlin School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Glacial Drumlin School in?
Glacial Drumlin School is part of Monona Grove School District, based in Monona, WI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glacial Drumlin School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whitehorse Middle (5.1 mi), Sennett Middle (5.4 mi), Central Heights Middle (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.