Excellent
#673 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 20% in state
Coldwater Elementary School
Elementary School · Coldwater Exempted Village · Coldwater, OH
A Coldwater Exempted Village elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
310 N 2nd St, Coldwater, OH 45828
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coldwater Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 78% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Coldwater Elementary School 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Average256/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coldwater), 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
$77,857
Median home value
$233,700
Median rent
$824/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45828; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Henry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 4.6 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Celina Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–4 | 4.9 mi | 350 | 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.
Coldwater Exempted Village
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coldwater Elementary School is listed in Coldwater Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coldwater Elementary School
Coldwater Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coldwater, OH, part of Coldwater Exempted Village, serving approximately 630 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coldwater Elementary School
What grades does Coldwater Elementary School serve?
Coldwater Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coldwater Elementary School rank in OH?
Coldwater Elementary School ranks #673 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Coldwater Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coldwater Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Coldwater Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coldwater Elementary School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Coldwater Elementary School a charter school?
No, Coldwater Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coldwater Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Coldwater Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.7%
- Phone
- (419) 678-2613
- Area population (ZIP 45828)
- 6,343
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 45828; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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