Collins Elementary

311 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Collins Elementary, located at 1224 Pinole Valley Rd. in Pinole, California, is a public school serving the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students, typically serving grades K–5. Situated in a suburban neighborhood, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing foundational education while promoting social and emotional growth.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Collins Elementary focuses on preparing students for middle school through a balance of standard instruction and various enrichment opportunities. The school community often emphasizes the importance of family involvement and parent-teacher collaboration, which helps to create a cohesive educational experience. With its established presence in Pinole, the school is recognized for its dedication to helping students build the necessary academic skills and character traits to succeed in their future schooling.

311

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collins Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	141
Black	45
Asian	67
Two or More	28

Hispanic
141 (45.3%)
Asian
67 (21.5%)
Black
45 (14.5%)
White
30 (9.6%)
Two or More
28 (9.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1446
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 75

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Collins Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	36
Grade 6	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Collins Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	49.2%
Male	158	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)