- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cold Spring, MN
Cold Spring Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cold Spring Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270944000385
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cold Spring Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Cold Spring · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cold Spring Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Spring Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Cold Spring, MN.
School address
District: Rocori Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270944000385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Cold Spring Elementary grew from 618 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 270944000385 · Cold Spring, MN Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 14.9:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocori Senior High (824 students)
Cold Spring Elementary grew from 618 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cold Spring Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocori Senior
Rocori Senior High
824 students
- This school
Cold Spring Elementary
656 students
- Rocori Middle
Rocori Middle
563 students
- Richmond Eleme 135
Richmond Elementary
135 students
- Rockville Elem 129
Rockville Elementary
129 students
- Rocori Online 72
Rocori Online Learning Site
72 students
What this shows Cold Spring Elementary reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cold Spring Elementary compares
Cold Spring Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,341
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Cold Spring Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Rocori Public School District reports $13,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cold Spring Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocori Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocori Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocori Online Learning Site | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cold Spring Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cold Spring Elementary
How many students attend Cold Spring Elementary?
Cold Spring Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cold Spring, MN. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cold Spring Elementary?
23.8% of students at Cold Spring Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cold Spring Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cold Spring Elementary is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Cold Spring, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cold Spring Elementary?
Cold Spring Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cold Spring Elementary rank among schools in Cold Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Spring Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Cold Spring, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cold Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Rocori Public School District?
Besides Cold Spring Elementary, Rocori Public School District also operates Rocori Senior High (824 students), Rocori Middle (563 students), and Richmond Elementary (135 students). See the Rocori Public School District district page for the complete list.