Cold Spring School

3650 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 376 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 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (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 376 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
376 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Cold Spring School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Spring School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1612 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cold Spring School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cold Spring School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
41%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cold Spring School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
14%
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Black
49%
13%
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White
22%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cold Spring School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Cold Spring School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cold Spring School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1612 out of 1,763 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
376 students attend Cold Spring School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cold Spring School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 14:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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