Cold Spring Elementary School

Summary:

Cold Spring Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, serving around 500 students in grades K-6 as part of the Central Bucks School District.

Cold Spring Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 24 out of 1,526 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance is particularly strong, with 84.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 53% statewide and 74.7% in the Central Bucks School District. In science, an impressive 100% of students were proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 65.8% and the district average of 83.7%. The school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.14% to 6%, suggests a more affluent student population, which may contribute to the school's success.

While Cold Spring Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, the Central Bucks School District as a whole is highly regarded, with several other elementary schools ranked among the top in the state. Bedminster Elementary School, which is in the Pennridge School District, also stands out as a high-performing school, with PSSA scores that are comparable to or even exceed those of Cold Spring Elementary in some areas.


Detail:

Public K-6

 4150 Durham Rd
       Doylestown, PA  18902-1331


(267) 893-3800

District: Central Bucks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,019 Help


Students who attend Cold Spring Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Holicong Middle School
High:    Central Bucks High School-East

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Asian:
6.4%
Hispanic:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cold Spring Elementary School ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Asian (6.4%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cold Spring Elementary School is 12.9, which is the 3rd best among 15 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cold Spring Elementary School is $19,019, which is the 3rd highest among 15 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cold Spring Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cold Spring Elementary School 24th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Cold Spring Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Central Bucks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Bucks School District 41st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cold Spring Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cold Spring Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 93.19 31st 1302 97.6%
2004 94.67 7th 1308 99.5%
2005 87.91 24th 1299 98.2%
2006 90.16 10th 1545 99.4%
2007 89.11 26th 1555 98.3%
2008 87.27 40th 1551 97.4%
2009 85.87 46th 1549 97.0%
2010 87.30 25th 1579 98.4%
2011 87.40 27th 1597 98.3%
2012 87.93 12th 1599 99.2%
2013 87.90 23rd 1519 98.5%
2014 85.31 84th 1467 94.3%
2015 90.01 53rd 1474 96.4%
2016 90.01 55th 1554 96.5%
2017 83.75 196th 1547 87.3%
2018 83.29 211th 1530 86.2%
2019 82.00 236th 1544 84.7%
2021 84.92 166th 1433 88.4%
2022 87.23 154th 1534 90.0%
2023 89.86 98th 1534 93.6%
2024 93.33 24th 1526 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cold Spring Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.77 33rd 1488 97.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cold Spring Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.13 56th 1043 94.6%
2024 87.45 92nd 1084 91.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cold Spring Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.72 25th 1495 98.3%
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Rank History for White students at Cold Spring Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.25 143rd 1236 88.4%
2024 90.57 48th 1229 96.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Cold Spring Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Cold Spring Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 659 5 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1996 659 5 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1997 816 4 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1998 946 10 17 7 0 n/a n/a 0 980
1999 1094 12 22 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
2000 1189 13 21 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1234
2001 841 12 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 880
2002 916 8 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 953
2003 916 8 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 953
2004 937 11 32 13 0 n/a n/a 0 993
2005 951 13 37 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
2006 933 14 33 15 0 n/a n/a 0 995
2007 940 9 39 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1007
2008 894 6 39 20 1 n/a n/a 0 960
2009 856 9 41 19 1 n/a n/a 0 926
2010 822 8 39 18 2 n/a n/a 0 889
2011 765 7 40 18 2 0 2 0 834
2012 716 6 38 14 2 0 5 0 781
2013 632 6 40 12 2 0 10 0 702
2014 578 5 38 8 1 0 15 0 645
2015 536 8 33 7 1 0 18 0 603
2016 493 7 31 14 0 0 7 0 552
2017 446 10 32 20 0 0 13 0 521
2018 450 9 24 19 0 0 17 0 519
2019 444 9 29 17 0 0 16 0 515
2020 419 8 26 18 0 0 19 0 490
2021 381 10 29 22 0 0 21 0 463
2022 395 8 28 24 0 0 22 0 477
2023 406 9 32 31 0 0 22 0 500

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 674 21.0 32.1 n/a
1996 674 21.0 32.1 n/a
1997 843 31.8 26.5 n/a
1998 980 47.5 20.6 n/a
1999 1139 54.0 21.1 n/a
2000 1234 53.0 23.3 1.9
2001 880 36.8 23.9 0.5
2002 953 47.3 20.1 0.4
2003 953 47.3 20.1 0.4
2004 993 44.9 22.1 26.4
2005 1013 41.4 24.5 0.4
2006 995 44.7 22.3 1.1
2007 1007 45.2 22.3 0.8
2008 960 54.8 17.5 1.4
2009 926 55.2 16.8 0.9
2010 889 53.8 16.5 1.2
2011 834 47.8 17.4 0.8
2012 781 46.0 16.9 1.5
2013 702 41.5 16.8 2.8
2014 645 40.5 15.9 3.1
2015 603 40.0 15.0 2.3
2016 552 40.0 13.8 2
2017 521 38.9 13.3 4.2
2018 519 37.1 13.9 6
2019 515 40.6 12.6 6.2
2020 490 38.0 12.8 5.1
2021 463 39.3 11.7 3.7
2022 477 34.8 13.7 3.1
2023 500 38.6 12.9 6

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 674 21.0 32.1 n/a
1996 674 21.0 32.1 n/a
1997 843 31.8 26.5 n/a
1998 980 47.5 20.6 n/a
1999 1139 54.0 21.1 n/a
2000 1234 53.0 23.3 1.9
2001 880 36.8 23.9 0.5
2002 953 47.3 20.1 0.4
2003 953 47.3 20.1 0.4
2004 993 44.9 22.1 26.4
2005 1013 41.4 24.5 0.4
2006 995 44.7 22.3 1.1
2007 1007 45.2 22.3 0.8
2008 960 54.8 17.5 1.4
2009 926 55.2 16.8 0.9
2010 889 53.8 16.5 1.2
2011 834 47.8 17.4 0.8
2012 781 46.0 16.9 1.5
2013 702 41.5 16.8 2.8
2014 645 40.5 15.9 3.1
2015 603 40.0 15.0 2.3
2016 552 40.0 13.8 2
2017 521 38.9 13.3 4.2
2018 519 37.1 13.9 6
2019 515 40.6 12.6 6.2
2020 490 38.0 12.8 5.1
2021 463 39.3 11.7 3.7
2022 477 34.8 13.7 3.1
2023 500 38.6 12.9 6

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $53 (0.3%) $16,756 (99.7%) $16,809
2020 $111 (0.6%) $17,003 (99.4%) $17,114
2021 $94 (0.5%) $18,031 (99.5%) $18,126
2022 $254 (1.3%) $18,765 (98.7%) $19,019

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cold Spring Elementary School

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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 236th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 98th of 1534 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cold Spring Elementary School)66.188.2
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cold Spring Elementary School)74.683.1
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Cold Spring Elementary School)58.371.2
 12.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Cold Spring Elementary School)90.289
 1.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cold Spring Elementary School)79.275.4
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Cold Spring Elementary School)68.972.4
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cold Spring Elementary School)80.772.4
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Cold Spring Elementary School)76.771.8
 4.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cold Spring Elementary School)92.292.3
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Cold Spring Elementary School)67.775.2
 7.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cold Spring Elementary School)90.289
 1.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cold Spring Elementary School)82.180.8
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students515500
 2.9%
African American99
American Indian00
Asian2932
 10.3%
Hispanic1731
 82.4%
Pacific Islander00
White444406
 8.6%
Two or More Races1622
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.2%6%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cold Spring Elementary School

Yes! Cold Spring Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 24th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended Cold Spring Elementary School.

Students at Cold Spring Elementary School are 81% White, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Holicong Middle School
High : Central Bucks High School-East


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

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