Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Collins Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Collins Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Collins Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
10%
Hispanic
7%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
47%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins Elementary School's ranking?
Collins Elementary School is ranked #149 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Collins Elementary School often compared to?
Collins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riker Hill Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
461 students attend Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Collins Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Collins Elementary School offer ?
Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Collins Elementary School part of?
Collins Elementary School is part of Livingston Board Of Education School District.
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