Collins Elementary School

4368 Heather Ln Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Collins Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Collins Elementary School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Collins Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#180 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
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65-69%
36%
This chart display 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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65-69%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
3%
18%
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White
76%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display 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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Collins Elementary School's ranking?
Collins Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Collins Elementary School often compared to?
Collins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Brook Elementary School, Breton Downs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
351 students attend Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Collins Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Collins Elementary School offer ?
Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Collins Elementary School part of?
Collins Elementary School is part of Forest Hills Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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