Cool Spring Elementary School

8910 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
1/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cool Spring Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cool Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Cool Spring Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Cool Spring Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cool Spring Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1321 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
2%
25%
14%
45%
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
95%
23%
Black
2%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cool Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Cool Spring Elementary School is ranked #1321 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cool Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Cool Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adelphi Elementary School, Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School, Cherokee Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cool Spring Elementary School?
500 students attend Cool Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cool Spring Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cool Spring Elementary School?
Cool Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cool Spring Elementary School offer ?
Cool Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cool Spring Elementary School part of?
Cool Spring Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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