Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cold Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Cold Spring Elementary serves the southern part of Potomac, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cold Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cold Spring Elementary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cold Spring Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Spring Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
36%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
7%
32%
White
43%
31%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Cold Spring Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cold Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Cold Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Travilah Elementary School, Bannockburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cold Spring Elementary School?
362 students attend Cold Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Cold Spring Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cold Spring Elementary School?
Cold Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cold Spring Elementary School offer ?
Cold Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cold Spring Elementary School part of?
Cold Spring Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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