Cold Springs School

1194 MARKET STREET
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ 08030

css.gcsd.k12.nj.us/

839 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Cold Springs School, located on Market Street in Gloucester City, New Jersey, serves as the primary elementary education facility for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Gloucester City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the transition of students into their middle school years. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, working closely with families to prepare students for academic success while maintaining a safe and nurturing atmosphere for its young learners.

The school is well-integrated into the historic fabric of Gloucester City, providing a stable educational hub for the town’s youth. Beyond its core curriculum, Cold Springs School typically offers various programs designed to engage students in extracurricular growth and character development. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and a sense of school spirit, the institution plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of Gloucester City residents, ensuring that children are equipped with the necessary tools for their future academic endeavors.

839

Total Students

74.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cold Springs School
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	210
Black	115
Asian	32
Two or More	60
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
414 (49.3%)
Hispanic
210 (25.0%)
Black
115 (13.7%)
Two or More
60 (7.2%)
Asian
32 (3.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	Gloucester City Public School District
Phone:	(856)456-7000
Website:	http://css.gcsd.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	521
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 227

Kindergarten 137

Grade 1 156

Grade 2 170

Grade 3 149