Cold Spring

57 South Main Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cold Spring serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Cold Spring's student population of 205 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cold Spring is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
23%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
84%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cold Spring?
205 students attend Cold Spring.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cold Spring students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cold Spring?
Cold Spring has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cold Spring offer ?
Cold Spring offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cold Spring part of?
Cold Spring is part of Belchertown School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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