Serving 814 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Collier Elementary School's student population of 814 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
70%
48%
Black
15%
6%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
814 students attend Collier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Collier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% 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 is the student:teacher ratio of Collier Elementary School?
Collier Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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) School District.
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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