Cold Spring Elementary

9201 Falls Chapel Way
Potomac, MD 20854

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/coldspringes/

351 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cold Spring Elementary School, located in the affluent community of Potomac, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Nestled in a residential setting, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic rigor. It consistently earns high ratings for student achievement, benefiting from an engaged parent body and a dedicated teaching staff that emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and the social-emotional well-being of its students. Beyond core academics, Cold Spring offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular activities, visual and performing arts, and technology integration. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and professional development for its faculty, Cold Spring Elementary remains a sought-after institution in the Montgomery County area, frequently recognized for its stable environment and high levels of parental involvement.

351

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cold Spring Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	23
Black	13
Asian	137
Two or More	25

White
153 (43.6 %)
Asian
137 (39.0 %)
Two or More
25 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
23 (6.6 %)
Black
13 (3.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-4390
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/coldspringes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 42

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cold Spring Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cold Spring Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	46.4%
Male	188	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)