Collins Elementary School (Closed 2024)

4860 Tropicana Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Collins Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(21-22)
50-54%
41%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
83%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
13%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
9%
24%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
91%
0.30

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
37.6%
28.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
354 students attend Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Collins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Collins Elementary School located?
Collins Elementary School is located in the Sun Valley West neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Sun Valley West.

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