Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Collins-parr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collins-parr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Collins-parr Elementary School's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Collins-parr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins-parr Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5736 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins-parr Elementary School's ranking?
Collins-parr Elementary School is ranked #5736 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Collins-parr Elementary School?
720 students attend Collins-parr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Collins-parr Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collins-parr Elementary School?
Collins-parr Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Collins-parr Elementary School offer ?
Collins-parr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Collins-parr Elementary School part of?
Collins-parr Elementary School is part of San Diego Independent School District.
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