Serving 754 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Cecil S. Collins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School's student population of 754 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
754 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Cecil S. Collins Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
44%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%

Hispanic
21%
34%

Black
8%
15%

White
63%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cecil S. Collins Elementary School often compared to?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cecil S. Collins Elementary School?
754 students attend Cecil S. Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cecil S. Collins Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cecil S. Collins Elementary School?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cecil S. Collins Elementary School offer ?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Cecil S. Collins Elementary School part of?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School is part of Barnegat Township School District.
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