Collins Elementary School

Livingston Board of Education School District

www.livingston.org

461 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Collins Elementary School is a highly-regarded public institution located in Livingston, New Jersey. Serving students in the early stages of their education, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It is part of the Livingston Public Schools district, which consistently ranks among the top school systems in the state, reflecting the community’s strong emphasis on rigorous curriculum standards and robust support services for student development.

Beyond its academic focus, Collins Elementary places significant value on the social and emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages a collaborative culture that involves students, faculty, and families to create a well-rounded learning experience. With a dedication to preparing children for success in middle school and beyond, the school leverages modern educational resources and a professional teaching staff to maintain a positive and engaging campus climate.

461

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collins Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	30
Black	22
Asian	157
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
219 (47.5 %)
Asian
157 (34.1 %)
Two or More
32 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
30 (6.5 %)
Black
22 (4.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Livingston Board of Education School District
Phone:	(973)535-8000
Website:	http://www.livingston.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 74

Ungraded 14