Cold Spring Elementary

2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

193 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cold Spring Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the exclusive Montecito community of Santa Barbara, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is well-known for its intimate, small-town atmosphere and its commitment to academic excellence. Because it is a single-school district, Cold Spring enjoys a high level of community involvement, significant parent engagement, and a personalized approach to education that allows for close relationships between staff, students, and families.

The school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the state, frequently earning accolades such as the California Distinguished School award and the National Blue Ribbon School designation. Beyond its rigorous core curriculum, Cold Spring places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded educational experience, often integrating programs in the arts, technology, and social-emotional learning. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the campus is deeply rooted in its local history and is widely considered a cornerstone of the Montecito community.

193

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cold Spring Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
145 (75.1 %)
Two or More
25 (13.0 %)
Hispanic
16 (8.3 %)
Asian
5 (2.6 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cold Spring Elementary
Phone:	(805)969-2678
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 27