Serving 571 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 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillard Collins Elementary School serves the eastern part of Florence, KY, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillard Collins Elementary School's student population of 571 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
571 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillard Collins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillard Collins Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#816 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #816 out of 1,250 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hillard Collins Elementary School?
571 students attend Hillard Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Hillard Collins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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