Cold Spring serves 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Attendance Zone: Cold Spring's attendance zone covers the entire Belchertown school district, encompassing approximately 55.3 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 6.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cold Spring's student population of 188 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Motto
Everyone is a Learner
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cold Spring is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
80%
51%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cold Spring?
188 students attend Cold Spring.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cold Spring students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cold Spring?
Cold Spring has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cold Spring offer ?
Cold Spring offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cold Spring part of?
Cold Spring is part of Belchertown School District.
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