Enrollment
512
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cool Spring Primary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cool Spring Primary
Cool Spring Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in King William, Virginia, enrolling 512 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 238 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #187, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
King William County Public Schools also operates King William High (685 students) and Acquinton Elementary (472 students) alongside Cool Spring Primary.
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 Primary compares
Cool Spring Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for King William County Public Schools, which includes Cool Spring Primary.
$13,679
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.2%
State 46.4%
Federal 12.4%
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 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
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in King William on the city page.
Is Cool Spring Primary a good school?
Cool Spring Primary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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