At a glance
Reported students
440
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
477
Collins Elementary School: 440 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 449
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Collins Elementary School
Collins Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Livingston. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Livingston Board of Education School District. NCES reports 440 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.6%) and Asian (39.3%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Collins Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 0.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.6%
- Hispanic7%
- Black3.4%
- Asian39.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Livingston Board of Education School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Burnet Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
407 reported students
Hillside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
476 reported students
Riker Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
477 reported students
Harrison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
522 reported students
Mount Pleasant Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–06
530 reported students
Public schools near Collins Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Elementary School Elementary · Livingston Board of Education School District | KG–05 | 476 | 1 mi |
| Burnet Hill Elementary School Elementary · Livingston Board of Education School District | PK–05 | 425 | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School Elementary · Livingston Board of Education School District | KG–05 | 407 | 1.3 mi |
| Harrison Elementary School Elementary · Livingston Board of Education School District | KG–05 | 522 | 1.8 mi |
| Riker Hill Elementary School Elementary · Livingston Board of Education School District | KG–05 | 477 | 1.8 mi |
| St. Cloud Elementary School Elementary · West Orange Public Schools | KG–05 | 436 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Collins Elementary School
What grades does Collins Elementary School serve?
Collins Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Livingston Board of Education School District.
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School reported 440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 449 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 440 students and 38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Collins Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Collins Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Livingston Board of Education School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Collins Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
0.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Collins Elementary School in?
Collins Elementary School is part of Livingston Board of Education School District, based in Livingston, NJ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Collins Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillside Elementary School (1 mi), Burnet Hill Elementary School (1.1 mi), Mount Pleasant Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.