Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Collins Garden 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collins Garden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Collins Garden Elementary School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Motto
Every child has a dream.
School Rankings
Collins Garden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins Garden Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#6867 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins Garden Elementary School's ranking?
Collins Garden Elementary School is ranked #6867 out of 8,096 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Collins Garden Elementary School?
431 students attend Collins Garden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Collins Garden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collins Garden Elementary School?
Collins Garden Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Collins Garden Elementary School offer ?
Collins Garden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Collins Garden Elementary School part of?
Collins Garden Elementary School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Collins Garden Elementary School located?
Collins Garden Elementary School is located in the Collins Gardens neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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