COLD SPRING ELEMENTARY

601 RED RIVER AVE N
COLD SPRING, MN 56320

618 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cold Spring Elementary, located at 601 Red River Ave N in Cold Spring, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community within the ROCORI School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its students. By integrating standard curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, Cold Spring Elementary acts as a central hub for families in the region, prioritizing strong communication between educators, students, and parents. The school benefits from its location in a close-knit community, which often translates into robust local involvement and a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Through its commitment to student growth and a well-rounded educational experience, Cold Spring Elementary remains a vital resource for the educational development of children in central Minnesota.

618

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLD SPRING ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	504
Hispanic	96
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
504 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
96 (15.5 %)
Two or More
11 (1.8 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	No
District:	ROCORI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)685-7534
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 83