Cold Spring Elementary School

9201 Falls Chapel Way
Potomac, MD 20854
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10/
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Top 5%
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cold Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 5% in MD
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cold Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Cold Spring Elementary School's student population of 335 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
335 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Cold Spring Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Spring Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#16 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
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82%
27%
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82%
45%
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80-84%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
6%
33%
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White
45%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cold Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Cold Spring Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cold Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Cold Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bannockburn Elementary School, Travilah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cold Spring Elementary School?
335 students attend Cold Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cold Spring Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cold Spring Elementary School?
Cold Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cold Spring Elementary School offer ?
Cold Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cold Spring Elementary School part of?
Cold Spring Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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