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Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cold Spring School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cold Spring School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Indianapolis, IN, covering approximately 79.9 square miles. Parents can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cold Spring School's student population of 359 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
39 acres
School Rankings
Cold Spring School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Spring School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1547 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Spring School's ranking?
Cold Spring School is ranked #1547 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Cold Spring School often compared to?
Cold Spring Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Harrison School 2 Center For Inquiry, Willow Lake Elementary School, Clearwater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Cold Spring School?
359 students attend Cold Spring School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Cold Spring School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cold Spring School?
Cold Spring School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cold Spring School offer ?
Cold Spring School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cold Spring School part of?
Cold Spring School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Cold Spring School located?
Cold Spring School is located in the Marian Cold Springs neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Marian Cold Springs.
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