Cold Spring School

3650 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 423 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 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cold Spring School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Cold Spring School's student population of 423 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
423 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Cold Spring School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Spring School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1674 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
36%
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9%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cold Spring School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
14%
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Black
54%
13%
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White
21%
65%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cold Spring School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
8%
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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 #1674 out of 1,755 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 Center For Inquiry School 2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Cold Spring School?
423 students attend Cold Spring School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cold Spring School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cold Spring School offer ?
Cold Spring School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cold Spring School part of?
Cold Spring School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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