Enrollment
707
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wildomar, CA
William Collier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Collier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002707605
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Collier Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Wildomar · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
William Collier Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Collier Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Wildomar, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002707605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Collier Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Collier Elementary
William Collier Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Wildomar, California, enrolling 707 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 707 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,755 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #854.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wildomar's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wildomar Elementary (620 students): William Collier Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.4:1 vs 25.8:1).
Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students) and Elsinore High (1,927 students) alongside William Collier Elementary.
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 William Collier Elementary compares
William Collier Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$14,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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.
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 66.6%
White 16.4%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, William Collier Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Elsinore Unified, which includes William Collier Elementary.
$14,740
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 61.4%
Federal 12.6%
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 William Collier Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Collier Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Wildomar
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wildomar Elementary
Standard public school
620 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts
Standard public school
486 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Donald Graham Elementary
Standard public school
470 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~707 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William Collier Elementary
How many students attend William Collier Elementary?
William Collier Elementary has 707 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wildomar, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Collier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Collier Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Collier Elementary?
64.5% of students at William Collier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Collier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Collier Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Wildomar, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Collier Elementary?
William Collier Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 William Collier Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wildomar?
By Resource Investment Index, William Collier Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Wildomar, 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 Wildomar on the city page.
Is William Collier Elementary a good school?
William Collier Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California 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 Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides William Collier Elementary, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.
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