Cold Spring Early Learning Center serves 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cold Spring Early Learning Center's student population of 165 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cold Spring Early Learning Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Cold Spring Early Learning Center?
165 students attend Cold Spring Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cold Spring Early Learning Center students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cold Spring Early Learning Center?
Cold Spring Early Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cold Spring Early Learning Center offer ?
Cold Spring Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cold Spring Early Learning Center part of?
Cold Spring Early Learning Center is part of Pine Plains Central School District.
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