Collins Elementary School

www.covingtoncountyschools.org/

474 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Collins Elementary School, located at 401 Dogwood Street in Collins, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Covington County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. As part of the broader district mission, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction that prepares children for success in their future academic endeavors, while emphasizing community involvement and personal growth.

The school’s website acts as a central hub for parents and guardians to access essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and faculty contact information. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student engagement, Collins Elementary aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The institution remains a vital part of the local Collins community, bridging the gap between home and school to ensure consistent educational progress for its student body.

474

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collins Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	41
Black	320
Asian	1
Two or More	29

Black
320 (67.5%)
White
83 (17.5%)
Hispanic
41 (8.6%)
Two or More
29 (6.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Covington County School District
Phone:	(601)765-4383
Website:	http://www.covingtoncountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 42

Ungraded 1