Hillard Collins Elementary School

9000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillard Collins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Hillard Collins Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillard Collins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillard Collins Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#952 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
30%
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25%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
32%
8%
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Black
14%
11%
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White
48%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillard Collins Elementary School's ranking?
Hillard Collins Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Hillard Collins Elementary School often compared to?
Hillard Collins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Hillard Collins Elementary School?
502 students attend Hillard Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hillard Collins Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillard Collins Elementary School?
Hillard Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hillard Collins Elementary School offer ?
Hillard Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillard Collins Elementary School part of?
Hillard Collins Elementary School is part of Boone County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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