Cold Spring Elementary

Summary:

Cold Spring Elementary is a highly-ranked public magnet elementary school in Potomac, Maryland, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.

Cold Spring Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with 80.5% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 85% proficient or better in English language arts. The school also ranks highly for specific student subgroups, such as 11th out of 796 Maryland elementary schools for female students and 1st out of 788 for male students. With a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (4.84%) and high spending per student ($16,009), Cold Spring Elementary demonstrates strong academic outcomes and efficient resource allocation. While nearby schools like Bayard Rustin Elementary and Stone Mill Elementary also perform well, Cold Spring Elementary stands out as an exceptional public elementary school in the region.

Over the years, Cold Spring Elementary has maintained its high performance, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Maryland and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population, low student-teacher ratio, and strong academic results across all grade levels and subjects make it a standout educational institution in the Potomac area.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 9201 Falls Chapel Way
       Potomac, MD  20854-3059


(240) 740-4390

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,037 Help


Students who attend Cold Spring Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cabin John Middle
High:    Thomas S. Wootton High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.6%
Asian:
39.0%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cold Spring Elementary ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3rd among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.6%), Asian (39%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cold Spring Elementary is 15.6. 112 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Cold Spring Elementary employs 22.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cold Spring Elementary is $17,037. 107 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cold Spring Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cold Spring Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cold Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.05 803rd 803 0.0%
2005 0.63 801st 805 0.5%
2006 1.33 798th 804 0.7%
2007 0.37 817th 818 0.1%
2008 88.25 14th 838 98.3%
2009 89.55 5th 850 99.4%
2010 88.92 8th 855 99.1%
2011 87.86 14th 853 98.4%
2012 84.26 52nd 857 93.9%
2013 90.32 1st 847 99.9%
2014 91.01 1st 867 99.9%
2015 97.22 9th 859 99.0%
2016 98.43 2nd 845 99.8%
2017 98.76 3rd 847 99.6%
2018 99.34 1st 857 99.9%
2019 97.79 12th 853 98.6%
2021 99.52 1st 802 99.9%
2022 98.12 10th 862 98.8%
2023 98.00 9th 855 98.9%
2024 98.20 7th 859 99.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cold Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.73 11th 796 98.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Cold Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.69 1st 788 99.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cold Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.13 5th 128 96.1%
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Rank History for White students at Cold Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.83 30th 528 94.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cold Spring Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 248 9 36 16 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1990 247 8 32 22 0 n/a n/a -1 308
1991 233 14 34 21 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1992 281 14 44 13 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 313 16 59 12 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 327 13 78 13 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1995 281 11 59 17 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1996 281 11 59 17 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1997 292 12 56 17 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1998 289 13 43 15 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1999 280 16 43 14 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 284 10 58 17 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2001 268 9 72 14 3 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 289 17 87 17 3 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 289 17 87 17 3 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 297 23 104 20 4 n/a n/a 0 448
2005 296 25 94 16 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 284 25 103 16 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2007 263 21 120 23 4 n/a n/a 0 431
2008 265 14 113 16 3 n/a n/a 0 411
2009 251 10 110 18 3 n/a n/a 0 392
2010 237 10 114 16 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2011 203 10 124 21 0 0 30 0 388
2012 189 11 133 24 0 0 24 0 381
2013 172 9 130 24 0 0 28 0 363
2014 149 14 132 24 0 0 25 0 344
2015 145 10 133 24 0 0 23 0 335
2016 138 13 134 26 0 0 23 0 334
2017 129 13 125 27 0 0 28 0 322
2018 121 11 141 23 0 0 31 0 327
2019 124 13 140 20 0 0 33 0 330
2020 137 12 137 17 0 0 29 0 332
2021 139 11 128 14 0 0 25 0 317
2022 137 14 130 18 0 0 27 0 326
2023 153 13 137 23 0 0 25 0 351

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cold Spring Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 309 17.6 17.5 n/a
1990 308 17.2 17.9 2.9
1991 302 16.7 18.0 4
1992 352 17.4 20.2 1.1
1993 400 17.7 22.6 1
1994 433 20.1 21.5 2.8
1995 369 17.7 20.8 1.6
1996 369 17.7 20.8 1.6
1997 377 17.4 21.7 1.6
1998 360 17.2 20.9 0.8
1999 353 17.3 20.4 1.7
2000 369 19.1 19.3 2.4
2001 366 20.0 18.3 0.8
2002 413 22.5 18.4 3.1
2003 413 22.5 18.4 3.1
2004 448 24.3 18.4 2.5
2005 432 23.0 18.8 0.9
2006 429 23.0 18.7 1.6
2007 431 27.0 16.0 2.3
2008 411 24.7 16.6 0.5
2009 392 22.7 17.3 0.3
2010 378 21.4 17.6 0.8
2011 388 20.9 18.5 1.8
2012 381 20.4 18.6 2.4
2013 363 21.1 17.2 1.4
2014 344 20.2 17.0 0.9
2015 335 20.0 16.7 1.8
2016 334 18.0 18.5 1.2
2017 322 17.7 18.1 1.2
2018 327 17.5 18.6 0.9
2019 330 20.7 15.9 0.9
2020 332 19.3 17.2 0.9
2021 317 20.3 15.6 0.9
2022 326 20.0 16.3 1.5
2023 351 22.4 15.6 4.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cold Spring Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 309 17.6 17.5 n/a
1990 308 17.2 17.9 2.9
1991 302 16.7 18.0 4
1992 352 17.4 20.2 1.1
1993 400 17.7 22.6 1
1994 433 20.1 21.5 2.8
1995 369 17.7 20.8 1.6
1996 369 17.7 20.8 1.6
1997 377 17.4 21.7 1.6
1998 360 17.2 20.9 0.8
1999 353 17.3 20.4 1.7
2000 369 19.1 19.3 2.4
2001 366 20.0 18.3 0.8
2002 413 22.5 18.4 3.1
2003 413 22.5 18.4 3.1
2004 448 24.3 18.4 2.5
2005 432 23.0 18.8 0.9
2006 429 23.0 18.7 1.6
2007 431 27.0 16.0 2.3
2008 411 24.7 16.6 0.5
2009 392 22.7 17.3 0.3
2010 378 21.4 17.6 0.8
2011 388 20.9 18.5 1.8
2012 381 20.4 18.6 2.4
2013 363 21.1 17.2 1.4
2014 344 20.2 17.0 0.9
2015 335 20.0 16.7 1.8
2016 334 18.0 18.5 1.2
2017 322 17.7 18.1 1.2
2018 327 17.5 18.6 0.9
2019 330 20.7 15.9 0.9
2020 332 19.3 17.2 0.9
2021 317 20.3 15.6 0.9
2022 326 20.0 16.3 1.5
2023 351 22.4 15.6 4.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cold Spring Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $370 (2.4%) $15,344 (97.6%) $15,714
2020 $147 (1.0%) $13,902 (99.0%) $14,049
2021 $514 (3.2%) $15,495 (96.8%) $16,009
2022 $1,477 (9.5%) $14,004 (90.5%) $15,481
2023 $1,120 (6.6%) $15,917 (93.4%) $17,037

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cold Spring Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 12th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 9th of 855 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students330351
 6.4%
African American1313
American Indian00
Asian140137
 2.1%
Hispanic2023
 15%
Pacific Islander00
White124153
 23.4%
Two or More Races3325
 24.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.9%4.8%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cold Spring Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Cold Spring Elementary.

Students at Cold Spring Elementary are 44% White, 39% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Students who attend Cold Spring Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cabin John Middle
High : Thomas S. Wootton High

Yes! Cold Spring Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 859 Maryland elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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