- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · King William, VA
Cool Spring Primary
Federal NCES profile for Cool Spring Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510212002339
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cool Spring Primary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in King William · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cool Spring Primary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cool Spring Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in King William, VA.
School address
District: King William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510212002339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Cool Spring Primary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 510212002339 · King William, VA Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 14.6:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: King William High (685 students)
Cool Spring Primary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cool Spring Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- King William H
King William High
685 students
- This school
Cool Spring Primary
512 students
- Acquinton Elem
Acquinton Elementary
472 students
- Hamilton Holme
Hamilton Holmes Middle
445 students
What this shows Cool Spring Primary reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cool Spring Primary compares
Cool Spring Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Cool Spring Primary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for King William County Public Schools reports $13,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cool Spring Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King William High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acquinton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Holmes Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cool Spring Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cool Spring Primary
How many students attend Cool Spring Primary?
Cool Spring Primary has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in King William, VA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cool Spring Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cool Spring Primary is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cool Spring Primary?
40.9% of students at Cool Spring Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cool Spring Primary?
The largest demographic group at Cool Spring Primary is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in King William, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cool Spring Primary?
Cool Spring Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Cool Spring Primary rank among public schools in King William?
By Resource Investment Index, Cool Spring Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in King William, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in King William County Public Schools?
Besides Cool Spring Primary, King William County Public Schools also operates King William High (685 students), Acquinton Elementary (472 students), and Hamilton Holmes Middle (445 students). See the King William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.