Serving 773 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Collier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Collier Elementary School serves the north part of Avondale, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Collier Elementary School's student population of 773 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
773 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
Showing 2014–2024. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning and Growing For A Lifetime
School Rankings
Collier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collier Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1283 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gray
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 #1283 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Collier Elementary School often compared to?
Collier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain, Hurley Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Collier Elementary School?
773 students attend Collier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Collier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Collier Elementary School offer ?
Collier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Collier Elementary School part of?
Collier Elementary School is part of Littleton Elementary District (4278).
In what neighborhood is Collier Elementary School located?
Collier Elementary School is located in the Coldwater Springs neighborhood of Avondale, AZ.
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