Serving 774 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grey Cloud Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grey Cloud Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grey Cloud Elementary School's student population of 774 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Grey Cloud Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grey Cloud Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#370 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grey Cloud Elementary School's ranking?
Grey Cloud Elementary School is ranked #370 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Grey Cloud Elementary School often compared to?
Grey Cloud Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottage Grove Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Grey Cloud Elementary School?
774 students attend Grey Cloud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Grey Cloud Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grey Cloud Elementary School?
Grey Cloud Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grey Cloud Elementary School offer ?
Grey Cloud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grey Cloud Elementary School part of?
Grey Cloud Elementary School is part of South Washington County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
We recently relocated to the area and could not be more pleased with Grey Cloud. The Principal and teachers provide a welcoming atmosphere for all students and are great educators. The class sizes are a good size- nothing compared to the overcrowding at the last school- which was loud and out of control. The kids also have opportunities at Grey Cloud that they did not have at their last school (Spanish and Art for example).
Our experience at Grey Cloud so far has been great and we look forward to the years ahead.
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