Ms.Graff is the best principal. Collier has the very best teachers. The traffic personell are the very best and security is handled in the best manner. thank you for two wonderful productive and safe years.
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/09
I am a parent, and I just love this school, they have beyond their call to help me and my son, I thank god for Mrs.Poiroux, we will miss you.
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Posted by a parent on 05/16/09
I currently have two children attending Collier. My oldest started Kindergarten here and is now in 3rd grade. The new principal this year is great! She has excited the students to read with the AR program and honor roll assembly. The PE staff is fabulous-my kids can't wait to run laps on Monday and
... Read more frequently choose to do so on 'free toys day' to earn another foot bead! The teachers have been wonderful and approachable. They truly care about each student. Parent involvement is highly encouraged and the staff doesn't mind that I bring my baby with me when I volunteer. I read in the classroom, help with the many PTA activities, and attend lunch with my children routinely. My only issues with the school is no scheduled recess and the fundraiser incentives. All in all, excellent school and would highly recommend. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/30/08
Collier is a fabulous place where children eagerly attend and learning happens! The facility is immaculate and intellectually stimulating. The principal and faculty are not only professional and focused; they are also innovative, energetic, and deeply concerned about the children. Kudos for the new
... Read more PE program and teacher, Mrs. Hammons. She is an outstanding motivator!! The extra curricular activities are wonderful including, among others, a Reading Club for K-5 students meeting before school weekly!! Where else can you get that? The PTA is very hard working, open, and friendly. They have achieved impressive results consistently, year after year. A well organized PTA may be perceived as controlled by some. I personally see it as simply very effective. Parent involvement is very high and supports higher expectations from each individual - student, family member, faculty, and staff. I couldn't be more pleased with Collier! Collier receives an A+++. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/08/08
Collier PTA does a tremendous amount of work to help make Collier an exemplary school! These ladies donate countless hours of time to help make Collier a place where children love to attend school. I kindly ask those of you who think any differently, to volunteer to serve with PTA. You'll be a great
... Read more help and make friends you will cherish. Also, the principal has a tremendous amount of love and concern for Colliers' children! She works extremely long hours. She will be retiring soon, and it will be difficult if not impossible to replace her with someone who so effectively leads Collier. I have a son and daughter who attend Collier, and they start the day off happy to be going to school as well as end the day happy after spending the day in their classrooms. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/08
I encourage any parent who has a child at this school to attend breakfast and observe the assistant principal. She yells at children, stands over them and claps at them and says, 'HURRY! HURRY!' while they try to eat. I have forbidden my children to eat breakfast at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 12/15/07
I have two children at this school. The teachers we have had are wonderful, particularly Mrs. Poiroux. There is a HUGE clique regarding PTA so I don't volunteer to help them. Academically, they push state testing and attendance (my child missed ONE day of school and I received a nasty letter! ONE DAY!)
... Read more but...my childrens' teachers have been phenomenal so I will just grin and bear the rest of it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/07
I'm in agreement that collier is one of the best schools in the system, but like all other schools it has it's good teachers and poor ones. I agree with the other comments- not very good interaction with the kids or parents, too much control over pta and room moms. The parental involvement is great
... Read more and the building and overall atmosphere is upbeat. My children will continue to attend unless we have another 'lazy' teacher. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/08/06
Parent involvement at Collier is wonderful. Every school event, cars are parked up and down the road because so many family members are attending. Its a lovely school. Currently, they are continuing to paint many adorable murals on hallway walls. I have one child who might be considered special needs.
... Read more I have encountered some stubbornness from the principal and some teachers. I feel like a few teachers have been eager to jump on the medication band wagon- when my child's physician has told me it was not needed. The principal also has a propensity to defend her teachers instead of trying to work a problem. My children will continue at this school, overall the academic program is sound, and most of the teachers are wonderful. The principal functions well, but bears watching when problems arise. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/06
I currently have 1 child at Collier. He is going into 3rd grade. His K teacher was the best thing that ever happened to our whole family. She made learning fun and changed our view on reading and math for the better. His 1st grade teacher had a hard act to follow, but was helpful as well. His 2nd grade
... Read more teacher has challenged him in new and exciting ways. The principal is outstanding and dedicated. P.T.A. members have a bit of a clique, but that is to be expected. The teachers and staff are out of this world. The school is beautiful and well kept. Collier is the best place for my child and I look forward to my kindergartner going in the fall. Read less
School Profile for Elsie Collier Elementary School
Test scores
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ARMT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Mobile County Public School District
Alabama
* In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
900
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
61
Number of classrooms:
65
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Mentally Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Mobile schools — Elsie Collier Elementary School is located at 601 Snow Rd N, Mobile AL 36608. 601 Snow Rd N is in the 36608 ZIP code in Mobile, AL The school district for Elsie Collier Elementary School is the Mobile County Public School District. Elsie Collier Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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