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#417 of 863 schools in MS
Top 48% in state
Collins Elementary
Elementary School · Covington County School District · Collins, MS
A Covington County School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 160, Collins, MS 39428
- Math 30% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Collins Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Collins Elementary 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,840
Median home value
$99,500
Median rent
$642/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in COVINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | Not available | 195 | Compare → |
| Mount Olive Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | Not available | 327 | Compare → |
| Seminary Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | Not available | 402 | 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.
Covington County School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Collins Elementary is listed in COVINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Collins Elementary
Collins Elementary is a public elementary school in Collins, MS, part of Covington County School District, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Collins Elementary
What grades does Collins Elementary serve?
Collins Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Collins Elementary?
Collins Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Collins Elementary rank in MS?
Collins Elementary ranks #417 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Collins Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Collins Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Collins Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Collins Elementary a charter school?
No, Collins Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Collins Elementary a Title I school?
No, Collins Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Collins Elementary?
100.0% of students at Collins Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Covington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (601) 765-4383
- Area population (ZIP 39428)
- 8,626
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 39428; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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