Excellent
#730 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 15% in state
Based on limited data
Cold Spring Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Pine Plains Central School District · Stanfordville, NY
A Pine Plains Central School District elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
358 HOMAN RD, Stanfordville, NY 12581
- Math 92% proficient (2009)
- Reading 77% proficient (2009)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cold Spring Early Learning Center score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cold Spring Early Learning Center 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low118/100K
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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
$93,274
Median home value
$374,600
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Lake Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pine Plains Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $38,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cold Spring Early Learning Center is listed in PINE PLAINS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cold Spring Early Learning Center
Cold Spring Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Stanfordville, NY, part of Pine Plains Central School District, serving approximately 153 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cold Spring Early Learning Center
What grades does Cold Spring Early Learning Center serve?
Cold Spring Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Cold Spring Early Learning Center?
Cold Spring Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring Early Learning Center is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cold Spring Early Learning Center rank in NY?
Cold Spring Early Learning Center ranks #730 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Cold Spring Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Cold Spring Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cold Spring Early Learning Center has 92% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Cold Spring Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Cold Spring Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cold Spring Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Cold Spring Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cold Spring Early Learning Center?
20.3% of students at Cold Spring Early Learning Center 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dutchess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (845) 868-7451
- Area population (ZIP 12581)
- 1,928
- Area median age
- 51.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 12581; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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