Collins Pk-8 School

Q: Is Collins Pk-8 School a good school?

Collins Pk-8 School ranks 1082 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Collins Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Riverview, Florida, serving 1,009 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Collins Elementary School consistently outperforms the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages in various standardized test scores, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Civics, and FAST/Math for multiple grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86% of Collins Elementary students were proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 56% in Hillsborough County and 55% in Florida. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.8% in 2019-2020 to 23.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than nearby schools like Creekside Charter Academy (28.5%), Warren Hope Dawson Elementary (31.1%), and Summerfield Crossings Elementary (31.9%).

Collins Elementary School serves a diverse student population, with 45.59% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This rate is higher than some nearby schools, such as Creekside Charter Academy (59.79%) and Summerfield Crossings Elementary (53.05%), but lower than Summerfield Elementary (60.1%) and Southshore Charter Academy (51.63%). Despite these challenges, Collins Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating a consistent level of academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

12424 Summerfield Blvd
Riverview, FL 33579

(813) 672-5400

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1082^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,879

Students who attend Collins Pk-8 School usually attend:

High:

Riverview High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 1,009

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.2%

Hispanic:

26.2%

African American:

22.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Collins Pk-8 School ranks better than 52% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 64^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Collins Pk-8 School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.2%), Hispanic (26.2%), African American (22.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Collins Pk-8 School is 16.5. 128 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Collins Pk-8 School employs 61 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Collins Pk-8 School is $8,879. 158 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Collins Pk-8 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Collins Pk-8 School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	62.62	707^th	1786	60.4%
2008	67.48	597^th	1789	66.6%
2009	68.21	578^th	1847	68.7%
2010	68.17	621^st	1919	67.6%
2011	68.27	646^th	1985	67.5%
2012	77.92	402^nd	1984	79.7%
2013	68.67	608^th	2029	70.0%
2014	71.57	542^nd	2064	73.7%
2016	59.18	837^th	2087	59.9%
2017	61.06	806^th	2112	61.8%
2018	57.63	866^th	2118	59.1%
2019	49.01	1105^th	2182	49.4%
2021	52.60	1031^st	2247	54.1%
2022	63.86	765^th	2219	65.5%
2023	57.84	893^rd	2240	60.1%
2024	50.49	1082^nd	2256	52.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, August 8, 2016

Great school I have never had any issues or concerns, both my 16 yo and my 7yo have attended this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 7, 2013

Collins used to be a good school.Now there are teachers who dont know how to teach and if you ask them anything regarding your childs work, they wont like it.The principal is very ill-mannered.if u call him with any regards,he's not there and won't even return your call.All he cares about is FCAT. Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, September 12, 2011

Collins Elementary School is seriously lacking in staff academic preparedness. The kindergarten staff, as supported by the principal, is taking an entire nine weeks to assess the students. In the meantime, they cut, color and paste as a whole group. Very little attention is given to differentiating the education of students. There is no evidence of ability grouping, no brain-based learning, and little classroom management in place. If you are prepared to let your kindergarten student color, cut and paste for an entire nine weeks while your student loses his or her enthusiasm for learning then this school will meet your expectations. Our family was so disappointed that our kindergarten student was transferred to a private school. No public school experience should be so ineffective. Perhaps Rick Scott needs to stop cutting education funding and require all classroom teachers to aquire a masters degree, giving the teachers the support and resources they need to be effective. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Collins Pk-8 School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2006	479	150	19	234	6	n/a	n/a	0	888
2007	450	172	21	267	4	n/a	n/a	92	1006
2008	322	112	20	176	2	n/a	n/a	58	690
2009	342	126	28	186	3	n/a	n/a	70	755
2010	405	155	30	215	3	n/a	n/a	80	888
2011	388	162	32	255	3	1	49	0	890
2012	390	189	37	267	4	1	45	0	933
2013	376	189	35	274	3	1	75	0	953
2014	421	194	35	281	3	3	66	0	1003
2015	457	214	37	295	1	2	75	0	1081
2016	442	221	36	283	1	2	86	0	1071
2017	411	220	39	287	2	2	76	0	1037
2018	410	199	31	278	0	1	64	0	983
2019	417	185	34	307	1	1	64	0	1009
2020	391	182	27	285	2	4	75	0	966
2021	393	167	19	296	3	1	77	0	956
2022	394	194	25	248	3	4	82	0	950
2023	406	226	26	264	3	1	83	0	1009

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Collins Pk-8 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	888	49.0	18.1	36.9
2007	1006	55.0	18.3	39.9
2008	690	50.0	13.8	36.4
2009	755	58.9	13.5	42
2010	888	60.0	14.8	43.2
2011	890	61.0	14.5	36.5
2012	933	65.5	14.2	38.7
2013	953	66.0	14.4	38.7
2014	1003	67.0	14.9	38.9
2015	1081	72.0	15.0	41.8
2016	1071	73.0	14.6	39.6
2017	1037	73.0	14.2	39.1
2018	983	71.0	13.8	42.7
2019	1009	60.5	16.6	39.8
2020	966	61.5	15.7	39.5
2021	956	57.0	16.7	43.7
2022	950	64.0	14.8	38.2
2023	1009	61.0	16.5	45.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Collins Pk-8 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	888	49.0	18.1	36.9
2007	1006	55.0	18.3	39.9
2008	690	50.0	13.8	36.4
2009	755	58.9	13.5	42
2010	888	60.0	14.8	43.2
2011	890	61.0	14.5	36.5
2012	933	65.5	14.2	38.7
2013	953	66.0	14.4	38.7
2014	1003	67.0	14.9	38.9
2015	1081	72.0	15.0	41.8
2016	1071	73.0	14.6	39.6
2017	1037	73.0	14.2	39.1
2018	983	71.0	13.8	42.7
2019	1009	60.5	16.6	39.8
2020	966	61.5	15.7	39.5
2021	956	57.0	16.7	43.7
2022	950	64.0	14.8	38.2
2023	1009	61.0	16.5	45.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Collins Pk-8 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$325 (4.5%)	$6,937 (95.5%)	$7,262
2019	$352 (4.8%)	$6,920 (95.2%)	$7,271
2020	$473 (5.9%)	$7,507 (94.1%)	$7,980
2021	$944 (12.1%)	$6,875 (87.9%)	$7,818
2022	$1,107 (12.8%)	$7,564 (87.2%)	$8,671
2023	$1,492 (16.8%)	$7,387 (83.2%)	$8,879

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Collins Pk-8 School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1105^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 893^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collins Pk-8 School)	59	54	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Collins Pk-8 School)	60	58	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Collins Pk-8 School)	55	64	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Collins Pk-8 School)	50	60	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Collins Pk-8 School)	58	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Collins Pk-8 School)	58	67	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Collins Pk-8 School)	56	54	2%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1009	1009
African American	185	226	22.2%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	34	26	23.5%
Hispanic	307	264	14%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	417	406	2.6%
Two or More Races	64	83	29.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.8%	45.6%	5.7%

Schools Near Collins Pk-8 School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Collins Pk-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	12424 Summerfield Blvd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5400	1,009	61	16.5	45.6%	406 (40.2%)	226 (22.4%)	264 (26.2%)	26 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (8.2%)	50.5	1082^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.0%		57.8	893^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	60.1%	189	53.0	47.0	52.0	63.0	54.0	46.0	62.0	54.0	54.0	71.0	44.0	64.0	40.0	56.0	86.0			78.0	$8,879	$1,492	$7,387
Summerfield Crossings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11050 Fairway Meadow Dr	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5621	869	52	16.7	53.0%	189 (21.7%)	262 (30.1%)	310 (35.7%)	21 (2.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (9.6%)	26.5	1726^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.5%		27.1	1678^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.1%	48	39.0	40.0	46.0				48.0	41.0	37.0				43.0						$8,215	$1,684	$6,530
Big Bend Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9906 Symmes Road	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 412-6111	17	1	17.0	47.1%	4 (23.5%)	4 (23.5%)	8 (47.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Southshore Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11667 Big Bend Rd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 769-1209	1,228	65	18.8	51.6%	270 (22.0%)	342 (27.9%)	505 (41.1%)	26 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	78 (6.4%)	31.9	1566^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.6%		33.7	1500^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.0%	66	52.0	44.0	39.0	59.0	55.0	49.0	60.0	43.0	15.0	50.0	54.0	42.0	23.0	33.0	63.0	80.0	83.0	68.0	$7,560	$764	$6,795
Sessums Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11525 Ramble Creek Dr	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5230	942	63	15.0	48.1%	278 (29.5%)	224 (23.8%)	330 (35.0%)	34 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	73 (7.7%)	37.1	1426^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.8%		45.4	1202^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%	224	54.0	45.0	46.0				57.0	46.0	41.0				44.0						$10,461	$1,985	$8,476
Kids Community College Riverview Southeast	Public, Charter	K-8	11519 McMullen Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 699-4600	493	28	17.6	11.8%	109 (22.1%)	178 (36.1%)	138 (28.0%)	27 (5.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.9%)	13.3	2072^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	8.2%		27.6	1667^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.6%	405	39.0	36.0	33.0	31.0	35.0	33.0	50.0	33.0	26.0	21.0	44.0	14.0	13.0	23.0	41.0			44.0	$10,935	$09	$10,926
Summerfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11990 Big Bend Rd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5115	807	51	15.8	60.1%	250 (31.0%)	150 (18.6%)	323 (40.0%)	18 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.2%)	33.2	1533^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	32.0%		41.3	1295^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.2%	238	49.0	46.0	43.0				44.0	34.0	57.0				48.0						$9,670	$1,980	$7,691
Riverview Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9906 Symmes Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 412-6111	946	63	15.0	45.3%	233 (24.6%)	238 (25.2%)	381 (40.3%)	25 (2.6%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (6.8%)	78.5	450^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.1%		78.5	438^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.4%	12	69.0	72.0	65.0	69.0	66.0	65.0	83.0	76.0	62.0	67.0	63.0	80.0	62.0	50.0	83.0	92.0	97.0	79.0	$9,730	$1,693	$8,037
Creekside Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	14020 Us Hwy 301 S	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 419-5340	776	39	19.8	59.8%	138 (17.8%)	260 (33.5%)	318 (41.0%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.9%)	57.2	919^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.3%		49	1124^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.8%	205	64.0	53.0	45.0	62.0	60.0	60.0	72.0	48.0	58.0	61.0	51.0	46.0	58.0	56.0	91.0		100.0	66.0	$8,069	$1,071	$6,998
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12961 Boggy Creek Dr	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 442-7396	948	54	17.5	41.4%	382 (40.3%)	152 (16.0%)	320 (33.8%)	15 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (8.1%)	28.4	1668^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.1%		38.5	1374^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.7%	294	53.0	43.0	46.0				42.0	36.0	38.0				41.0						$8,059	$1,487	$6,571

Frequently Asked Questions about Collins Pk-8 School

Is Collins Pk-8 School a good school?

Collins Pk-8 School ranks 1082^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Collins Pk-8 School?

Students at Collins Pk-8 School are 40% White, 26% Hispanic, 22% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Collins Pk-8 School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Collins Pk-8 School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,009 students attended Collins Pk-8 School.

What schools do graduates of Collins Pk-8 School attend?

Students who attend Collins Pk-8 School usually go on to attend:

High : Riverview High School

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