- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coldwater, MS
Coldwater Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coldwater Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280423001499
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coldwater Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 213
- students enrolled
Coldwater Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tate Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280423001499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Coldwater Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 280423001499 · Coldwater, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 12.5:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (507 students)
Coldwater Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Coldwater Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
507 students
- East Tate Elem
East Tate Elementary School
473 students
- Strayhorn Elem
Strayhorn Elementary School
407 students
- Strayhorn High
Strayhorn High School
404 students
- This school
Coldwater Elementary School
213 students
- Coldwater High 167
Coldwater High School
167 students
What this shows Coldwater Elementary School reports 213 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 11% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$11,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
White 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Coldwater Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tate Co School Dist reports $11,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Tate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strayhorn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strayhorn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coldwater High 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
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coldwater Elementary School
How many students attend Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has 213 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coldwater, MS. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 20% 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?
89.0% of students at Coldwater Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coldwater Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coldwater Elementary School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Coldwater, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Tate Co School Dist?
Besides Coldwater Elementary School, Tate Co School Dist also operates Independence High School (507 students), East Tate Elementary School (473 students), and Strayhorn Elementary School (407 students). See the Tate Co School Dist district page for the complete list.