Sara Collins Elementary

1200 Parkins Mill Road
Greenville, SC 29607

917 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sara Collins Elementary School, located in the Parkins Mill area of Greenville, South Carolina, is a well-regarded public school within the Greenville County School District. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is known for its strong academic culture and a long-standing commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It consistently maintains a reputation for high student achievement and parental involvement, often serving as a focal point for the families residing in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sara Collins Elementary is frequently recognized for its focus on holistic development and enriched extracurricular opportunities. The school emphasizes character education and the arts, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning. With its convenient location near the bustling Greenville area and a dedicated faculty, the school continues to be a popular choice for local families seeking a stable and high-performing educational foundation for their children.

917

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sara Collins Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	512
Hispanic	120
Black	232
Asian	9
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
512 (55.8%)
Black
232 (25.3%)
Hispanic
120 (13.1%)
Two or More
42 (4.6%)
Asian
9 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-3200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 154

Grade 1 166

Grade 2 153

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 158

Grade 5 146