- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Coldwater Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 010263502099 · Anniston, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 14:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford High School (1,242 students)
Coldwater Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Coldwater Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford High Sc
Oxford High School
1,242 students
- Oxford Element
Oxford Elementary School
837 students
- Oxford Middle
Oxford Middle School
619 students
- Ce Hanna Schoo
Ce Hanna School
536 students
- De Armanville 478
De Armanville Elementary School
478 students
- This school 391
Coldwater Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Coldwater Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coldwater Elementary School compares
Coldwater Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Oxford City reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~391 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.