- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tacoma, WA
Collins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Collins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530294000473
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collins Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #22 of 42
- schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Collins Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Elementary ranks #22 of 42 schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Franklin Pierce School District · Washington
NCES ID 530294000473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Collins Elementary grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 530294000473 · Tacoma, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 15.5:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (989 students)
Collins Elementary grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Collins Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
989 students
- Franklin Pierc
Franklin Pierce High School
977 students
- Morris Ford Mi
Morris Ford Middle School
831 students
- Perry G Keithl
Perry G Keithley Middle School
804 students
- Brookdale Elem
Brookdale Elementary
483 students
- This school
Collins Elementary
466 students
What this shows Collins Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Collins Elementary compares
Collins Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▲ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,065
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 14.2%
African American 8.8%
Asian 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Collins Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Franklin Pierce School District reports $19,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Collins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Pierce High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Ford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry G Keithley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookdale Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Tacoma
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Columbia Junior High School
Standard public school
619 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elementary School
Standard public school
525 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Geiger Montessori School
Standard public school
521 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Boze Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Brookdale Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Birney Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Collins Elementary
How many students attend Collins Elementary?
Collins Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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?
45.9% of students at Collins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Collins Elementary is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collins Elementary?
Collins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 rank among schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Elementary ranks #22 of 42 schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Pierce School District?
Besides Collins Elementary, Franklin Pierce School District also operates Washington High School (989 students), Franklin Pierce High School (977 students), and Morris Ford Middle School (831 students). See the Franklin Pierce School District district page for the complete list.