Serving 210 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Coldwater Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coldwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Coldwater Elementary School's student population of 210 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Coldwater Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coldwater Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
62%
47%
White
26%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coldwater Elementary School's ranking?
Coldwater Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Coldwater Elementary School?
210 students attend Coldwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Coldwater Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coldwater Elementary School offer ?
Coldwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coldwater Elementary School part of?
Coldwater Elementary School is part of Tate Co School District.
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