Cool Spring Primary in King William, VA

At a glance

Reported students

512

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia elementary enrollment

53rd percentile

Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

492

Cool Spring Primary: 512 reported students.

State peer staffing position

78th percentile

15.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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: 431
Teachers (FTE): 32
Student–teacher ratio: 13.5:1

What the reported data says about Cool Spring Primary

Cool Spring Primary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in King William. It is one of 4 current school records connected to King William County Public Schools. NCES reports 512 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above the Virginia median of 13.9:1 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 (73.6%) and Black (13.7%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. 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 Cool Spring Primary

1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 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.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.6%
Students with disabilities: 14.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 44.9%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
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

White73.6%
Hispanic4.3%
Black13.7%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.7%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Acquinton Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

472 reported students

Hamilton Holmes Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

445 reported students

King William High

High · Grades 09–12

685 reported students

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Public schools near Cool Spring Primary

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
Acquinton Elementary Elementary · King William County Public Schools	03–05	472	0.1 mi
Hamilton Holmes Middle Middle · King William County Public Schools	06–08	445	0.3 mi
Middle Peninsula Academic Center Other · Regional Alternative Ed/King William	Not reported	—	6.3 mi
King William High High · King William County Public Schools	09–12	685	6.3 mi
King & Queen Elementary Elementary · King and Queen County Public Schools	PK–06	168	8.4 mi
Lawson-Marriott Elementary Elementary · King and Queen County Public Schools	PK–06	178	9.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Cool Spring Primary

What grades does Cool Spring Primary serve?

Cool Spring Primary reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in King William County Public Schools.

How many students attend Cool Spring Primary?

Cool Spring Primary reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cool Spring Primary?

The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 512 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Cool Spring Primary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cool Spring Primary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on King William County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Cool Spring Primary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

44.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cool Spring Primary in?

Cool Spring Primary is part of King William County Public Schools, based in King William, VA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cool Spring Primary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Acquinton Elementary (0.1 mi), Hamilton Holmes Middle (0.3 mi), Middle Peninsula Academic Center (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.