Cold Spring vs Swift River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring
Belchertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
188 students
Swift River Elementary
Belchertown · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
445 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Belchertown, Massachusetts | Swift River Elementary Belchertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,009 | #702 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #23753 of 50,301 | #26066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 188 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Belchertown | Belchertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Spring scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 48.7).
- •Swift River Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •Swift River Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 188.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cold Spring better than Swift River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Spring ranks higher (52.0 vs 48.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cold Spring and Swift River Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Belchertown and Belchertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring: 188. Swift River Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring and Swift River Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Cold Spring is 654th of 1,009 and Swift River Elementary is 702nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).