Collier Elementary School

collieres.tusd1.org

132 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Collier Elementary School, located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona, is part of the Tucson Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, placing a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community where academic excellence and personal growth are prioritized. With its scenic location on North Bear Canyon Road, the school aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages students to become life-long learners and responsible citizens.

The school’s academic approach integrates rigorous core curriculum with programs designed to meet the varying needs of its students. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Collier Elementary focuses on developing social-emotional skills, promoting character education, and encouraging parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. By utilizing the resources of the Tucson Unified School District, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

132

Total Students

11.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	53
Black	7
Asian	5
Two or More	7

White
60 (45.5%)
Hispanic
53 (40.2%)
Black
7 (5.3%)
Two or More
7 (5.3%)
Asian
5 (3.8%)

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:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)584-4800
Website:	http://collieres.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 12