Coldwater Elementary School

530 Taylors Chapel Road
Anniston, AL 36201
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Coldwater Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Coldwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Coldwater Elementary School's student population of 398 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Coldwater Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coldwater Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#85 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coldwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coldwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Coldwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
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Black
14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Coldwater Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Coldwater Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Coldwater Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Coldwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coldwater Elementary School's ranking?
Coldwater Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Coldwater Elementary School often compared to?
Coldwater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Coldwater Elementary School?
398 students attend Coldwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Coldwater Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coldwater Elementary School offer ?
Coldwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Coldwater Elementary School part of?
Coldwater Elementary School is part of Oxford City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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