Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cold Water Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cold Water Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cold Water Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Water Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1915 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
77%
15%
White
11%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Water Elementary School's ranking?
Cold Water Elementary School is ranked #1915 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cold Water Elementary School often compared to?
Cold Water Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Cold Water Elementary School?
406 students attend Cold Water Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cold Water Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cold Water Elementary School?
Cold Water Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cold Water Elementary School offer ?
Cold Water Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cold Water Elementary School part of?
Cold Water Elementary School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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