Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Collins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Collins Elementary School's student population of 368 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Collins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
66%
47%
White
19%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins Elementary School's ranking?
Collins Elementary School is ranked #564 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
368 students attend Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Collins Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Collins Elementary School offer ?
Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Collins Elementary School part of?
Collins Elementary School is part of Covington County School District.
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