Excellent
#370 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 13% in state
Cold Spring EL Sch
Elementary School · Central Bucks Sd · Doylestown, PA
A Central Bucks Sd elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4150 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902
- Math 78% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cold Spring EL Sch score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cold Spring EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,482
Median home value
$637,700
Median rent
$2,143/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18902; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Educational CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.3 mi | 9 | Compare → |
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| Gayman EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Children's Village at Doylestown HospitalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.4 mi | 22 | 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.
Central Bucks Sd
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #7 of 23
- District spending per student
- $18,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cold Spring EL Sch is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cold Spring EL Sch
Cold Spring EL Sch is a public elementary school in Doylestown, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 485 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cold Spring EL Sch
What grades does Cold Spring EL Sch serve?
Cold Spring EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cold Spring EL Sch?
Cold Spring EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring EL Sch is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cold Spring EL Sch rank in PA?
Cold Spring EL Sch ranks #370 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cold Spring EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Cold Spring EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cold Spring EL Sch has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cold Spring EL Sch a charter school?
No, Cold Spring EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cold Spring EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Cold Spring EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cold Spring EL Sch?
4.7% of students at Cold Spring EL Sch 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (267) 893-3800
- Area population (ZIP 18902)
- 22,648
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 18902; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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