Cool Spring Elementary School
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: (571) 252-2890
District: Loudoun County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 591 students
Cool Spring Elementary School, a public school located in Leesburg, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the Loudoun County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Cool Spring Elementary School is a public school located in Leesburg, VA. 591 students attend Cool Spring Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
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| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: August 3, 2025
Absolutely fantastic school. Several teachers have been there for years and taught both of our children. They truly know how to motivate, encourage, and treat students with genuine respect and kindness. Many teachers group students during certain lessons to support different learning levels, providing extra help where needed and offering challenges when students are ready. The school offers so many ways to encourage and support both learning and excitement for learning. Each year, the school hosts a Cool to be Kind themed fundraiser that inspires students to spread kindness at school, at home, and in the community. Every student even receives a free T-shirt with the message. It is a positive, welcoming school environment where kids truly thrive.
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Posted: October 20, 2022
This is a great school with great leadership
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Posted: April 17, 2022
We love Cool Spring. The teachers are knowledge. The principal is always present. Entering our 4th year and we love it.
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I have 2 children who have been in the school for 3 years and all of their teachers have been amazing. The school administration staff is very supportive.
Posted: March 16, 2022
A great school. No idea why its rated so low. My kids have attended this school and have LOVED it. Mr. Cadwell is a wonderful Principal
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Posted: June 2, 2020
We've had a great experience with our three children attending Cool Spring. We've had only one minor issue that occurred on a school bus that needed attention and felt the administration took the matter seriously and addressed it promptly. The front office staff are friendly and helpful and we've had no problems with any of the teachers.
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Posted: March 24, 2019
I could not be happier with this school and it's staff. I feel very lucky that my children can attend and have had such wonderful teachers that encourage them to learn in fun new ways.
Posted: March 24, 2019
I have been very happy with the homework approach. It seems like a healthy balance.
Posted: March 24, 2019
Both my children have had wonderful teachers at this school. They have made teaching fun and helped challenge them individually. We get regular reports on what they are doing in class. Whenever my child had a problem they were working through, the teacher always asked to stay informed so that they can provide that consistency at school with what we are doing at home. I couldn't have asked for more!
Posted: March 24, 2019
Depending on the time of year, the school has daily, weekly or monthly initiatives to help talk about respect, kindness, anti-bullying etc. The kids dress up in colors to represent whatever it is they are discussing and the kids come home talking about it. It's a wonderful way to make them all feel included and teach our children to be more understanding.
Posted: March 24, 2019
Whenever my child had a problem the school has been very on top of things. I really appreciate the wonderful staff and care they have taken. We get weekly emails and/or phone calls on anything going on in school.
Posted: March 24, 2019
Our teachers have been excellent at challenging our children to the next level with their reading and math and things that they advance at. They also have stations to teach different ways to learn math or reading etc. So no matter the learning style, each topic seems to be approached in many different ways.
Posted: March 24, 2019
At the beginning of the year they talk a lot about respecting each other and anti-bullying campaign. They also seem to talk about it regularly. I talk to my kids about this often and they have never felt like anyone was not included or bullied.
Posted: February 9, 2019
Our two sons attended Cool Spring and both had a great experience. Teachers had high expectations and went above and beyond to help them reach their goals.
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Posted: February 23, 2015
I would give this school 5 stars except for my child's teacher last year. Cappellanti should not be teaching anymore. I have never dealt with a more disrespectful woman. My child never had problems before her class and hasn't had any problems after. She is not willing to give any extra effort to help if it is needed. If your child misses a homework assignment, be prepared for a rude note being sent home. She will say in the beginning of the year that she doesn't like to stress kids out or put too much pressure on them. But that's all she did. To the point of a complete nervous crying and shaking 8 year old. She will smile in your face in front of others and tell other parents and teachers rude things about your child. I should not have had my child come home crying after hearing his teacher telling another teacher that he doesn't know how to do anything. The amount of days that she misses is ridiculous. There is always a sub. Then things are pushed last minute for tests. God help you if you don't have a straight A student. She will make both of your lives unbearable.
Posted: September 27, 2014
All 4 of our kids have gone to this school. It's a great school with exceptional teachers who care about each individual child. We have had a wonderful experience with everyone we have worked with at Cool Spring.
Posted: April 1, 2014
We love our school! The new principal, Mr. Caldwell, and the teachers we've had have been great, there's an active PTA, and fun after school enrichment opportunities. We have an IEP and are grateful for the therapists and aids who help our son stay on track.
Posted: August 17, 2013
Not overly impressed. I've been pushed by a teacher to get my child medicated. The principle is more worried about staying friends with teachers than helping students. Setting up plans to help kids with any "problem" is a joke. They don't follow it. I've almost pulled my child out multiple times, now we're moving instead. The only good teacher that was there left last year. So much for Loudoun county's great school system.
Posted: December 4, 2012
We are very fortunate to live in a place like Loudoun County with such an excellent public school system. Many neighbors & friends have recently pulled their children out of Dominion Academy & other private schools because our public schools are so wonderful. One thing I don't like is that they teach to the test, as in SOL's. This is the first year we are learning the online Clairty grade system - so still working out some of the bugs. But it's nice to have answers so instantly on ow well your child is performing or if help is needed in a certain area. The biggest complaint I have is that we lost a bunch of wonderful students and parents due to rezoning, but that is bound to happen no matter where you live. BUT-the remaining parents have done a fabulous job being involved. The PTA puts together fun events for the children such as spirit days where you wear a certain color to support a cause, your sport team, crazy hair, or even bingo night and sock hops. Each Fall the parents put on a HUGE festival which the kids enjoy immensely. Thanks to parent volunteers, it raises a lot of money. They also do raffle theme baskets to raise money for classrooms. We love CSES!
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| 1 | South Riding | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chantilly | VA | 11.8 mi | |
| 2 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 12.3 mi | |
| 3 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 14.2 mi | |
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| 7 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 17.1 mi | |
| 8 | Little Rocky Run | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Clifton | VA | 20 mi | |
| 9 | Villages of Piedmont | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Haymarket | VA | 20.3 mi | |
| 10 | Somerset Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gainesville | VA | 20.4 mi | |
| 11 | Lewis Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 20.7 mi | |
| 12 | Stonehurst | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 21.6 mi | |
| 13 | Barkley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 21.9 mi | |
| 14 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 22 mi | |
| 15 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 22.9 mi | |
| 16 | Kings Park West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 23.1 mi | |
| 17 | The Townes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Manassas Park | VA | 23.1 mi | |
| 18 | Middleridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 23.3 mi |
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| 1 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 2 | Chantilly | Chantilly | VA | 14.9 mi | |
| 3 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 16.4 mi | |
| 4 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 20 mi | |
| 5 | Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow | Gainesville | VA | 20.5 mi | |
| 6 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 22.9 mi | |
| 7 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 23.5 mi |
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