- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Collins, MS
Collins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Collins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280129000176
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collins Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Collins · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Collins Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Collins, MS.
School address
District: Covington County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280129000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Collins Elementary grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (+26.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+96 students YoY 280129000176 · Collins, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 18.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminary Elementary School (420 students)
Collins Elementary grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (+26.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Collins Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Collins Elementary
474 students
- Seminary Eleme
Seminary Elementary School
420 students
- Seminary High
Seminary High School
382 students
- Collins High S
Collins High School
373 students
- Seminary Middl
Seminary Middle School
365 students
- Mount Olive At
Mount Olive Attendance Center
282 students
What this shows Collins Elementary reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Collins Elementary compares
Collins Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 67.5%
White 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Collins Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington County School District reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Collins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seminary High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seminary Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Olive Attendance Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Collins Elementary
How many students attend Collins Elementary?
Collins Elementary has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Collins, MS. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), up 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Collins Elementary?
100.0% of students at Collins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Collins Elementary is African American at 67.5% of enrollment, in Collins, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collins Elementary?
Collins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Collins Elementary rank among elementary schools in Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Collins, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Covington County School District?
Besides Collins Elementary, Covington County School District also operates Seminary Elementary School (420 students), Seminary High School (382 students), and Collins High School (373 students). See the Covington County School District district page for the complete list.