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#787 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 40% in state
Cold Spring Elementary
Elementary School · Rocori Public School District · Cold Spring, MN
A Rocori Public School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 RED RIVER AVE N, Cold Spring, MN 56320
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cold Spring Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low83/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,346
Median home value
$312,000
Median rent
$1,283/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Boniface SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Grafton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Rockville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Richmond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rocori Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cold Spring Elementary is listed in ROCORI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cold Spring Elementary
Cold Spring Elementary is a public elementary school in Cold Spring, MN, part of Rocori Public School District, serving approximately 670 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cold Spring Elementary
What grades does Cold Spring Elementary serve?
Cold Spring Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cold Spring Elementary?
Cold Spring Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring Elementary is 15.6:1. 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 MN?
Cold Spring Elementary ranks #787 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cold Spring Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cold Spring Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
35.8% 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 670
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (320) 685-7534
- Area population (ZIP 56320)
- 8,553
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 56320; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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