At a glance
Reported students
391
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
577.5
Coldwater Elementary School: 391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 360
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Coldwater Elementary School
Coldwater Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Anniston. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Oxford City. NCES reports 391 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, below the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.7%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Coldwater Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.9%
- Hispanic18.7%
- Black15.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oxford City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
De Armanville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
478 reported students
Oxford Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
837 reported students
CE Hanna School
Middle · Grades 05–06
536 reported students
Oxford Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
619 reported students
Oxford Area Vocational School
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Oxford High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,242 reported students
Public schools near Coldwater Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Elementary School Elementary · Oxford City | PK–04 | 837 | 4 mi |
| Wellborn Elementary School Elementary · Calhoun County | PK–06 | 598 | 4.7 mi |
| Munford Elementary School Elementary · Talladega County | PK–05 | 770 | 5.4 mi |
| Randolph Park Elementary School Elementary · Anniston City | 01–05 | 339 | 6.2 mi |
| Cobb Preparatory Academy Elementary · Anniston City | PK–KG | 270 | 6.8 mi |
| Saks Elementary School Elementary · Calhoun County | PK–06 | 625 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coldwater Elementary School
What grades does Coldwater Elementary School serve?
Coldwater Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oxford City.
How many students attend Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 360 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coldwater Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 391 students and 26.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Coldwater Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coldwater Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oxford City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Coldwater Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Coldwater Elementary School in?
Coldwater Elementary School is part of Oxford City, based in Oxford, AL, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coldwater Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oxford Elementary School (4 mi), Wellborn Elementary School (4.7 mi), Munford Elementary School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.