Cold Springs Elementary School
- Cold Springs Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Cold Springs Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Cold Springs Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cold Springs Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 493 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Cold Springs Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Cold Springs Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #249 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 46% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 1% |
Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
Black | n/a | 33% |
White | 96% | 55% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.59 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 50% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Cullman County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cold Springs Elementary School is Cold Springs High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Curry Middle School (10.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Curry Elementary School (10.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bremen Cold Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 294 students
0.0 miles
9010 County Road 109
Bremen, AL 35033
(256) 287-1787 0.0 9-12 294 - Jasper Curry Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 557 students
10.7 miles
85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 387-7845 10.7 PK-4 557 - Jasper Curry High School Grades: 9-12 | 486 students
10.8 miles
155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887 10.8 9-12 486 - Jasper Curry Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 346 students
10.8 miles
115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441 10.8 5-8 346 - Logan Harmony School Grades: PK-8 | 196 students
11.3 miles
4910 County Road 940
Logan, AL 35098
(256) 747-1427 11.3 PK-8 196
School Reviews
5 Cold Springs is an outstanding school. It has good academic programs and good sports programs. Every kid gets to play. Cold Springs encourages parental involvement. Its a great small town to raise children. - Posted by Parent - tabit |
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