Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cold Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cold Spring Elementary School serves the northeast part of Doylestown, PA, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Most families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum of 2.7 miles from the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cold Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cold Spring Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cold Spring Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Spring Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Cold Spring Elementary School is ranked #232 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cold Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Cold Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cold Spring Elementary School?
470 students attend Cold Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cold Spring Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cold Spring Elementary School offer ?
Cold Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cold Spring Elementary School part of?
Cold Spring Elementary School is part of Central Bucks School District.
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