At a glance
Reported students
540
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
540
Cool Spring Elementary: 540 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
14.6:1 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
- 521
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Cool Spring Elementary
Cool Spring Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Petersburg. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Petersburg City Public Schools. NCES reports 540 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 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to 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 Black (85.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.6%. 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 Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 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
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.3%
- 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
- White4.1%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black85.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.7%
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.
Other schools in Petersburg City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Walnut Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
574 reported students
Pleasants Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
493 reported students
Lakemont Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
393 reported students
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
418 reported students
Vernon Johns Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
949 reported students
Petersburg High
High · Grades 09–12
1,215 reported students
Public schools near Cool Spring Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasants Lane Elementary Elementary · Petersburg City Public Schools | KG–05 | 493 | 1 mi |
| Walnut Hill Elementary Elementary · Petersburg City Public Schools | KG–05 | 574 | 1.7 mi |
| Ettrick Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 560 | 2.3 mi |
| Lakemont Elementary Elementary · Petersburg City Public Schools | KG–05 | 393 | 3.2 mi |
| Lakeview Elementary Elementary · Colonial Heights City Public Schools | PK–05 | 422 | 4.2 mi |
| Matoaca Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 676 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cool Spring Elementary
What grades does Cool Spring Elementary serve?
Cool Spring Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Petersburg City Public Schools.
How many students attend Cool Spring Elementary?
Cool Spring Elementary reported 540 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 521 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cool Spring Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 540 students and 37 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 Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cool Spring Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Petersburg City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cool Spring Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.3% 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 Cool Spring Elementary in?
Cool Spring Elementary is part of Petersburg City Public Schools, based in Petersburg, VA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cool Spring Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pleasants Lane Elementary (1 mi), Walnut Hill Elementary (1.7 mi), Ettrick Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.