Cold Spring serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cold Spring ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cold Spring's student population of 189 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
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 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
82%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cold Spring?
189 students attend Cold Spring.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cold Spring students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cold Spring?
Cold Spring has a student ration of 15:1, 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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