Enrollment
391
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anniston, AL
Coldwater Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coldwater Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010263502099
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coldwater Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coldwater Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coldwater Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coldwater Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coldwater Elementary School
Coldwater Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Anniston, Alabama, enrolling 391 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14:1, Coldwater Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Alabama schools and 21% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.6% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 417 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #124.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Anniston's public schools, it stands alongside Saks Elementary School (625 students): Coldwater Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 20.2:1).
Oxford City also operates Oxford High School (1,242 students) and Oxford Elementary School (837 students) alongside Coldwater Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Coldwater Elementary School compares
Coldwater Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$11,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Coldwater Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford City, which includes Coldwater Elementary School.
$11,694
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 50.1%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Coldwater Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oxford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ce Hanna School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| De Armanville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coldwater Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Anniston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Saks Elementary School
Standard public school
625 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Wellborn Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
White Plains Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
De Armanville Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Wellborn High School
Standard public school
425 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Cobb Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
270 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Coldwater Elementary School
How many students attend Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anniston, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Elementary School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Coldwater Elementary School?
63.6% of students at Coldwater Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coldwater Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coldwater Elementary School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coldwater Elementary School rank among schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, Coldwater Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anniston on the city page.
Is Coldwater Elementary School a good school?
Coldwater Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oxford City?
Besides Coldwater Elementary School, Oxford City also operates Oxford High School (1,242 students), Oxford Elementary School (837 students), and Oxford Middle School (619 students). See the Oxford City district page for the complete list.
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