COOL SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cool Spring Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Adelphi, MD with about 856 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, Cool Spring Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cool Spring Elementary School, located at 8910 Riggs Road in Adelphi, Maryland, is a public school serving the local community within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. As part of a diverse school district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the Adelphi area, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social development to prepare children for their future educational transitions.

The school operates with the standard resources and curriculum provided by the PGCPS district, aimed at fostering an inclusive learning environment. By maintaining a presence within the Adelphi community, Cool Spring Elementary serves as a neighborhood hub for families, working to support student achievement through classroom instruction, community engagement, and alignment with state educational standards. Families interested in specific programs, current school performance data, or administrative updates can access further information through the school’s official district webpage.

For more information, contact Cool Spring Elementary at (301) 431-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8910 Riggs Rd
Adelphi, MD 20783-1698
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COOL SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Adelphi, MD with about 856 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
856
Teachers:
63.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 856 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COOL SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.5%
Black or African American
3.2%
White
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.