Below Average
#1146 of 1,363 schools in MD
Cool Spring Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Adelphi, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
8910 Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783
- Math 13% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cool Spring Elementary score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cool Spring Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,052
Median home value
$400,400
Median rent
$1,701/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
41.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20783; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Harris Mother Jones ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 782 | Compare → |
| Adelphi ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Langley Park-mccormick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Joann Leleck at Broad Acres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 755 | 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.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #144 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cool Spring Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cool Spring Elementary
Cool Spring Elementary is a public elementary school in Adelphi, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,146 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cool Spring Elementary
What grades does Cool Spring Elementary serve?
Cool Spring Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cool Spring Elementary?
Cool Spring Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cool Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cool Spring Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cool Spring Elementary rank in MD?
Cool Spring Elementary ranks #1,146 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Cool Spring Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cool Spring Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Cool Spring Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cool Spring Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cool Spring Elementary a charter school?
No, Cool Spring Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cool Spring Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cool Spring Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cool Spring Elementary?
89.2% of students at Cool 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (301) 431-6200
- Area population (ZIP 20783)
- 50,893
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MCAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · 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 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 20783; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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