- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cupertino, CA
L. P. Collins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for L. P. Collins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061029008815
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L. P. Collins Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Cupertino · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
L. P. Collins Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L. P. Collins Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Cupertino, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029008815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
L. P. Collins Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 061029008815 · Cupertino, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 27.7:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cupertino Middle (1,067 students)
L. P. Collins Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
L. P. Collins Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cupertino Midd
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- Sam H. Lawson
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- This school
L. P. Collins Elementary
498 students
What this shows L. P. Collins Elementary reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How L. P. Collins Elementary compares
L. P. Collins Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 89% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 76.5%
Two or More 9.0%
White 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, L. P. Collins Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L. P. Collins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L. P. Collins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Cupertino
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
William Faria Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
C. B. Eaton Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Garden Gate Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Stevens Creek Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about L. P. Collins Elementary
How many students attend L. P. Collins Elementary?
L. P. Collins Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cupertino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. P. Collins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at L. P. Collins Elementary is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L. P. Collins Elementary?
6.1% of students at L. P. Collins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L. P. Collins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at L. P. Collins Elementary is Asian at 76.5% of enrollment, in Cupertino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L. P. Collins Elementary?
L. P. Collins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 L. P. Collins Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cupertino?
By Resource Investment Index, L. P. Collins Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Cupertino, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cupertino on the city page.
What other schools are in Cupertino Union?
Besides L. P. Collins Elementary, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.