- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dania Beach, FL
Collins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Collins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000165
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collins Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dania Beach · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Collins Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dania Beach, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Collins Elementary School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 120018000165 · Dania Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 13.3:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Collins Elementary School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Collins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 252
Collins Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Collins Elementary School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Collins Elementary School compares
Collins Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
White 9.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Collins Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Collins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Collins Elementary School
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dania Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Collins Elementary School?
87.6% of students at Collins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Collins Elementary School is African American at 58.7% of enrollment, in Dania Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Collins Elementary School rank among public schools in Dania Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dania Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Collins Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.