Collins-maxwell Elementary School

Collins-maxwell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Collins, IA, part of the Collins-Maxwell Comm School District. The school serves approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 95.2th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 75% proficiency in math, 1 points above the state average and 70% in reading/language arts, 3 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $84,875, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 189 students, Collins-maxwell Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Collins-maxwell Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.