Serving 440 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 38%). 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Collins Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Livingston school district, covering approximately 14.1 square miles. This area generally includes a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 2.7 miles and the furthest edge located 3.6 miles away.
- 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 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Collins Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#156 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
39%
11%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
44%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
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 #156 out of 2,184 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, Hillside Elementary School, Mount Pleasant 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 38% 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?
440 students attend Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Collins Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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