Excellent
#4 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Cold Spring Elementary
Elementary School · Cold Spring Elementary · Santa Barbara, CA
An elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
- Math 98% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 99% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cold Spring Elementary score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 99% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cold Spring Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Barbara), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$223,694
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
73.9%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Adelante CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 436 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cold Spring Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cold Spring Elementary is listed in Cold Spring Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cold Spring Elementary
Cold Spring Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA, part of Cold Spring Elementary, serving approximately 178 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cold Spring Elementary
What grades does Cold Spring Elementary serve?
Cold Spring Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cold Spring Elementary?
Cold Spring Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cold Spring Elementary rank in CA?
Cold Spring Elementary ranks #4 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cold Spring Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cold Spring Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cold Spring Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cold Spring Elementary has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cold Spring Elementary a charter school?
No, Cold Spring Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cold Spring Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cold Spring Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cold Spring Elementary?
3.9% of students at Cold Spring Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 969-2678
- Area population (ZIP 93108)
- 11,664
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 54.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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