Enrollment
458
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adelphi, MD
Cool Spring Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cool Spring Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051000510
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cool Spring Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Adelphi · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cool Spring Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cool Spring Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Adelphi, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cool Spring Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cool Spring Elementary
Cool Spring Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Adelphi, Maryland, enrolling 458 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.7:1, Cool Spring Elementary is leaner than roughly 97% of Maryland schools and 54% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 85.6% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Adelphi's public schools, it stands alongside Cherokee Lane Elementary (863 students): Cool Spring Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.7:1 vs 18.4:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Cool Spring Elementary.
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 Cool Spring Elementary compares
Cool Spring Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.7:1 | ▼ 54% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 75% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in Maryland - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 95.2%
African American 2.0%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Cool Spring Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Cool Spring Elementary.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 Cool Spring Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cool Spring Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Adelphi
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cool Spring Elementary
How many students attend Cool Spring Elementary?
Cool Spring Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adelphi, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cool Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cool Spring Elementary is 6.7:1, which is 54% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 57% 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 Cool Spring Elementary?
85.6% of students at Cool Spring Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cool Spring Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cool Spring Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment, in Adelphi, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cool Spring Elementary?
Cool Spring Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Cool Spring Elementary rank among schools in Adelphi?
By Resource Investment Index, Cool Spring Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Adelphi, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Adelphi on the city page.
Is Cool Spring Elementary a good school?
Cool Spring Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland 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 Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Cool Spring Elementary, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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