Collins Elementary School in Grand Rapids, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Collins Elementary School is a suburban public school in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. It serves 356 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.8:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 4

356 Students

18 Teachers

4368 Heather Ln SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49546 View local requests

http://www.fhps.net

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Collins Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. DeBoer

Mrs. Martin

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Collins Elementary School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Collins Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 22, 2026

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