Excellent
#299 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 9% in state
Collins Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Hills Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Forest Hills Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4368 HEATHER LN SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Math 70% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Collins Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Collins Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,386
Median home value
$389,100
Median rent
$1,275/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Developmental CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Meadow Brook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Eastside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forest Hills Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #9 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Collins Elementary School is listed in Forest Hills Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Collins Elementary School
Collins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Forest Hills Public Schools, serving approximately 375 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Collins Elementary School
What grades does Collins Elementary School serve?
Collins Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Collins Elementary School rank in MI?
Collins Elementary School ranks #299 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Collins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Collins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Collins Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Collins Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Collins Elementary School a charter school?
No, Collins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Collins Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Collins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Collins Elementary School?
21.3% of students at Collins Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (616) 493-8900
- Area population (ZIP 49546)
- 33,429
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49546; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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