Collins Elementary School

4368 Heather Ln Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Collins Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • 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 375 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 14, 2026
School Mascot
Rangers

School Rankings

Collins Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#318 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
60-64%
35%
60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Rangers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Collins Elementary School's ranking?
Collins Elementary School is ranked #318 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
375 students attend Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Collins Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 19:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Collins Elementary School part of?
Collins Elementary School is part of Forest Hills School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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