Collins Elementary

1920 128th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98444

collins.fpschools.org

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Collins Elementary is a public school located in the Midland/Summit area of Tacoma, Washington, serving students within the Franklin Pierce School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By leveraging a diverse curriculum and dedicated teaching staff, Collins Elementary aims to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where students of various backgrounds are encouraged to thrive. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Collins Elementary often integrates technology and collaborative projects to help prepare students for the demands of the modern world. With its focus on partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Tacoma community, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

462

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collins Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	123
Black	29
Asian	37
Two or More	69
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	20

White
176 (38.5 %)
Hispanic
123 (26.9 %)
Two or More
69 (15.1 %)
Asian
37 (8.1 %)
Black
29 (6.3 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (4.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Franklin Pierce School District
Phone:	(253)298-3405
Website:	http://collins.fpschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 88

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 65