Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Collier Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Collier Elementary School's student population of 134 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Collier Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collier Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collier Elementary School's ranking?
Collier Elementary School is ranked #652 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Collier Elementary School?
134 students attend Collier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Collier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collier Elementary School?
Collier Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Collier Elementary School offer ?
Collier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Collier Elementary School part of?
Collier Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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