Summary:
The Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District is home to two elementary-level schools serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade in a rural Texas area, with Street Elementary (Pre-K through 2nd grade) and Coldspring Intermediate (3rd through 5th grade) forming a critical educational pipeline for over 770 students, where more than 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Comparing the two schools, Street Elementary has a larger enrollment (424 students) and a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1, which supports more individualized attention for its youngest learners. In contrast, Coldspring Intermediate serves 346 students with a slightly higher ratio of 14.9:1 and spends about $600 more per student ($11,954 vs. $11,358). However, this higher spending does not translate into strong academic results, as Coldspring Intermediate’s STAAR test scores consistently fall below state averages across all subjects. The district as a whole ranks in the 16th percentile statewide, earning a 1-star rating.
Key takeaways for parents include a notable "5th Grade Bounce" in reading, where 55% of 5th graders at Coldspring Intermediate scored proficient—just 3.4 points below the state average—suggesting literacy gains in upper grades. However, math performance is a serious concern, with 4th-grade proficiency dropping sharply from 38.8% to 26.7% in one year, and science remains the lowest-performing subject at just 18.7% proficient. Because Street Elementary has no test scores (testing begins in 3rd grade), the district lacks data on early learning foundations, meaning the low 3rd-grade scores at Coldspring Intermediate may reflect gaps from earlier grades. Parents should be aware that while both schools serve a high-poverty community, the district faces significant challenges in math and science instruction that require targeted intervention.
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