Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Collins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 94%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85-89%
94%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
98%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% GA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 94% GA state average).
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
480 students attend Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Collins Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Collins Elementary School offer ?
Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Collins Elementary School part of?
Collins Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.
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