Serving 178 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cold Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cold Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cold Spring Elementary School's student population of 178 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Cold Spring Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Spring Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Cold Spring Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cold Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Cold Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montecito Union, Cleveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cold Spring Elementary School?
178 students attend Cold Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cold Spring Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cold Spring Elementary School?
Cold Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cold Spring Elementary School offer ?
Cold Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cold Spring Elementary School part of?
Cold Spring Elementary School is part of Cold Spring Elementary School District.
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