Collins Elementary School

1920 128th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98444
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Collins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Collins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Collins Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Collins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1234 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
46%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Collins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
55%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
9%
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Hispanic
26%
25%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
40%
50%
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Hawaiian
6%
1%
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Two or more races
15%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WA.
0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Collins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Collins Elementary School's ranking?
Collins Elementary School is ranked #1234 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Collins Elementary School often compared to?
Collins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmhurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
481 students attend Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Collins Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Collins Elementary School offer ?
Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Collins Elementary School part of?
Collins Elementary School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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