Cool Spring Elementary

1969 Mocksville Hwy
Cleveland, NC 27013

www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/coolspring

447 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cool Spring Elementary School, located in Cleveland, North Carolina, is a part of the Iredell-Statesville School District. Serving a rural community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for students in the elementary grades. As a community-centered institution, Cool Spring emphasizes the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and personal growth.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by integrating technology and modern pedagogical strategies into its curriculum. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Cleveland community and prioritizing parent-teacher collaboration, Cool Spring Elementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students feel valued and motivated to reach their full potential. For families looking for more information, the school’s website provides resources on administrative policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives.

447

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cool Spring Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	83
Black	27
Asian	10
Two or More	29

White
298 (66.7%)
Hispanic
83 (18.6%)
Two or More
29 (6.5%)
Black
27 (6.0%)
Asian
10 (2.2%)

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:	Iredell-Statesville Schools
Phone:	(704)873-4949
Website:	http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/coolspring
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 3

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 71