- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belchertown, MA
Cold Spring
Federal NCES profile for Cold Spring, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250243000136
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cold Spring earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Belchertown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 188
- students enrolled
Cold Spring has class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Spring ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Belchertown, MA.
School address
District: Belchertown · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250243000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cold Spring held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 250243000136 · Belchertown, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Belchertown High (573 students)
Cold Spring held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Cold Spring in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belchertown Hi
Belchertown High
573 students
- Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill Community School
494 students
- Swift River El
Swift River Elementary
445 students
- Jabish Middle
Jabish Middle School
343 students
- This school 188
Cold Spring
188 students
What this shows Cold Spring reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cold Spring compares
Cold Spring held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Cold Spring is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Belchertown reports $17,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cold Spring Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belchertown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Hill Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swift River Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jabish Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cold Spring's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cold Spring
How many students attend Cold Spring?
Cold Spring has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belchertown, MA. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring is 14.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cold Spring?
The largest demographic group at Cold Spring is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Belchertown, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cold Spring?
Cold Spring has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 rank among public schools in Belchertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Spring ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Belchertown, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belchertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Belchertown?
Besides Cold Spring, Belchertown also operates Belchertown High (573 students), Chestnut Hill Community School (494 students), and Swift River Elementary (445 students). See the Belchertown district page for the complete list.