Donald E. Cline Elementary School

Donald E. Cline Elementary School serves 383 students in Cold Spring, Kentucky, across grades pre-kindergarten through fifth. With a composite score of 9.2 out of 10, the school earns an Exceptional rating and ranks #11 out of 1,284 public schools in Kentucky — a statewide standing that puts it ahead of 99% of Kentucky schools.

Among the 708 elementary schools in the state, only nine rank higher. Strong scores in both academic achievement and student growth power that result. The school scores 9.8 out of 10 on academics and 9.1 out of 10 on growth, showing that students here are not only reaching high marks but continuing to improve over time.

The student-teacher ratio of 16.7 to 1 supports that outcome in a school of this enrollment size. For Cold Spring families, the local choice is clear: Cline is the top-ranked of the two public schools in town. Parents evaluating elementary options elsewhere in Kentucky will find very few public schools that combine a 9.8 academic score with consistent, measurable year-over-year growth.

Located in a rural area, Donald E. Cline Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.