- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Cold Spring School
Federal NCES profile for Cold Spring School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180477000814
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cold Spring School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #63 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cold Spring School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Spring School ranks #63 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Cold Spring School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180477000814 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 13.8:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Cold Spring School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cold Spring School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- This school 359
Cold Spring School
359 students
What this shows Cold Spring School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cold Spring School compares
Cold Spring School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.0%
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
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.6%
White 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Cold Spring School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cold Spring School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cold Spring School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cold Spring School
How many students attend Cold Spring School?
Cold Spring School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% 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 School?
61.7% of students at Cold Spring School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cold Spring School?
The largest demographic group at Cold Spring School is African American at 42.6% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cold Spring School?
Cold Spring School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cold Spring School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Spring School ranks #63 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Cold Spring School, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.