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Taylor Prairie Elementary

Grades PK–KG · Elementary · Cottage Grove, WI · NCES 550981000682

At a glance

Reported students

264

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21.09

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–KG

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Wisconsin elementary enrollment

34th percentile

Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

470

Taylor Prairie Elementary: 264 reported students.

State peer staffing position

44th percentile

12.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
139
Teachers (FTE)
23.88
Student–teacher ratio
5.8:1

What the reported data says about Taylor Prairie Elementary

Taylor Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Cottage Grove. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Monona Grove School District. NCES reports 264 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 (72.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. 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 Taylor Prairie Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.9%
Students with disabilities
10.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
20.8%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White72.7%
  • Hispanic9.1%
  • Black5.3%
  • Asian3.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial9.1%

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.

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Public schools near Taylor Prairie Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Cottage Grove Elementary

Elementary · Monona Grove School District

01–023071 mi
Granite Ridge School

Elementary · Monona Grove School District

03–054701.1 mi
Elvehjem Elementary

Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District

PK–054154.6 mi
Kennedy Elementary

Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District

KG–055824.6 mi
Creekside Elementary

Elementary · Sun Prairie Area School District

PK–053945.3 mi
Schenk Elementary

Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District

KG–053946 mi

Frequently asked questions about Taylor Prairie Elementary

What grades does Taylor Prairie Elementary serve?

Taylor Prairie Elementary reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Monona Grove School District.

How many students attend Taylor Prairie Elementary?

Taylor Prairie Elementary reported 264 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 139 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Taylor Prairie Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 264 students and 21.09 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Taylor Prairie Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Taylor Prairie Elementary 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 Taylor Prairie Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

20.8% 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 Taylor Prairie Elementary in?

Taylor Prairie Elementary 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 Taylor Prairie Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cottage Grove Elementary (1 mi), Granite Ridge School (1.1 mi), Elvehjem Elementary (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.