Enrollment
773
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Collier Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Collier Elementary School
Collier Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 773 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 773 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 277 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Littleton Elementary District (4278) spends $9,585 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Avondale's public schools, it stands alongside Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School (482 students): Collier Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 16.6:1).
Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Quentin Elementary School (914 students) and Country Place Elementary (900 students) alongside Collier Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Collier Elementary School compares
Collier Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littleton Elementary District (4278), which includes Collier Elementary School.
$9,585
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 45.5%
Federal 20.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~773 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Collier Elementary School a good school?
Collier Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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