Collins-Maxwell Elementary School

204 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Collins-Maxwell Elementary School, located in Collins, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Collins-Maxwell Community School District. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere, focusing on fostering close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and local families. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that prioritizes core academic development while encouraging the personal growth and social-emotional well-being of its young students.

By integrating modern educational practices with the values of a rural Iowa community, Collins-Maxwell Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for long-term academic success. The school often acts as a hub for community engagement, utilizing its facilities and staff to bridge the gap between classroom learning and active local participation. Through a balanced curriculum, the school aims to instill a strong sense of school pride and curiosity in its students, ensuring they have the essential skills needed to transition effectively into the middle and high school years.

204

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collins-Maxwell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
187 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
12 (5.9 %)
Two or More
4 (2.0 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Collins-Maxwell Comm School District
Phone:	(641)385-2446
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 18

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 36