Collins Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

4368 Heather Ln SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Forest Hills Public Schools

375 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Mitchell Balingit

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Math Proficiency
67%

Reading Proficiency
62%

Annual Tuition
$0

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

67%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

19:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

666:1

Student Diversity

Male

60.1%

Female

39.9%

White

72.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

8.7%

Two or more races

7.8%

Hispanic

6.1%

Black

3.9%

Native American

1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/24/2024

Teachers and staff are some of the best my kids have had during their elementary school education. We have moved to different states over the years and have been happy with the kids progress and services offered at Collins.

4.0 parent

11/11/2013

PTO is very involved, has a diverse background of Kids. the principal is very involved. we are new to GR and the school and parents have been very welcoming and helpful .

5.0 parent

8/22/2013

This is a great school. I just wish Forest Hills had more diversity in all of there schools.

5.0 parent

1/12/2012

Great school and teachers. A diverse group of children and caring/working parents. Friendly staff as well

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Average Home Value

$315,329

Median Lot Size

16,552 Sq Ft

% Renters

47%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

39.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

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Collins Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Grand Rapids, MI, in the Forest Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Forest Hills Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 375 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Collins Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $315,329. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Grand Rapids High School, Central High School, Northern High School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Collins Elementary School.

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