Collins Elementary School

9829 Town Park Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 798 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Collins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Collins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Collins Elementary School's student population of 798 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
798 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Collins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5389 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Collins Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Collins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Collins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Collins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
70%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Collins Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Collins Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Collins Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Collins Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Collins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Collins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Collins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Collins Elementary School's ranking?
Collins Elementary School is ranked #5389 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Collins Elementary School often compared to?
Collins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neff Elementary School, Best Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
798 students attend Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Collins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Collins Elementary School offer ?
Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Collins Elementary School part of?
Collins Elementary School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Collins Elementary School located?
Collins Elementary School is located in the Chinatown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Chinatown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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