Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Coldwater Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coldwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Coldwater Elementary School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coldwater Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coldwater Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coldwater Elementary School's ranking?
Coldwater Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Coldwater Elementary School often compared to?
Coldwater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Coldwater Elementary School?
391 students attend Coldwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Coldwater Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coldwater Elementary School offer ?
Coldwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coldwater Elementary School part of?
Coldwater Elementary School is part of Oxford City School District.
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