Serving 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Collins-parr 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Collins-Parr Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in San Diego, TX, encompassing approximately 518.9 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.9 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 26 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Collins-parr Elementary School's student population of 688 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
688 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Vaqueros Dream Big, Work Hard and Live Right!
School Rankings
Collins-parr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins-parr Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5334 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins-parr Elementary School's ranking?
Collins-parr Elementary School is ranked #5334 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Collins-parr Elementary School?
688 students attend Collins-parr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Collins-parr Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collins-parr Elementary School?
Collins-parr Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Collins-parr Elementary School offer ?
Collins-parr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Collins-parr Elementary School part of?
Collins-parr Elementary School is part of San Diego Independent School District.
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