- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale, AZ
Collier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Collier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040444002247
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collier Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Collier Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collier Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Littleton Elementary District (4278) · Arizona
NCES ID 040444002247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Collier Elementary School grew from 761 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 040444002247 · Avondale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
773 enr · 19.3:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Quentin Elementary School (914 students)
Collier Elementary School grew from 761 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Collier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quentin Elemen
Quentin Elementary School
914 students
- Country Place
Country Place Elementary
900 students
- Estrella Vista
Estrella Vista Elementary School
893 students
- Fine Arts Acad
Fine Arts Academy
811 students
- Littleton Elem
Littleton Elementary School
802 students
- This school
Collier Elementary School
773 students
What this shows Collier Elementary School reports 773 students on the CCD universe file.
How Collier Elementary School compares
Collier Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 10% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
African American 13.2%
White 8.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Collier Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littleton Elementary District (4278) reports $10,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Collier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Place Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estrella Vista Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Avondale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~773 students)
Frequently asked questions about Collier Elementary School
How many students attend Collier Elementary School?
Collier Elementary School has 773 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avondale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collier Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Collier Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Collier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Collier Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collier Elementary School?
Collier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Collier Elementary School rank among schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Collier Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Avondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Besides Collier Elementary School, Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Quentin Elementary School (914 students), Country Place Elementary (900 students), and Estrella Vista Elementary School (893 students). See the Littleton Elementary District (4278) district page for the complete list.