Cold Spring vs Essex Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Essex Elementary
Essex · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Plymouth, Massachusetts | Essex Elementary Essex, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #621 of 1,009 | #192 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #21998 of 50,301 | #4821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 214 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Plymouth | Essex |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 54.5).
- •Essex Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Essex Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Essex Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.2).
- •Essex Elementary is the larger school with 215 students compared with 214.
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 Essex Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 54.5 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 Essex Elementary?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Essex in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring: 214. Essex Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring and Essex Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Cold Spring is 621st of 1,009 and Essex Elementary is 192nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).