Serving 854 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Cold Springs School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 854 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cold Springs School's student population of 854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
854 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Motto
Where Students are Confident, Well-Rounded, and Happy
School Rankings
Cold Springs School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Springs School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1520 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
14%
14%
White
52%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Springs School's ranking?
Cold Springs School is ranked #1520 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cold Springs School often compared to?
Cold Springs Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Sciver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cold Springs School?
854 students attend Cold Springs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cold Springs School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cold Springs School?
Cold Springs School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cold Springs School offer ?
Cold Springs School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cold Springs School part of?
Cold Springs School is part of Gloucester City Public School District.
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