Collett Elementary

www.alvordschools.org

425 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Collett Elementary School is located in the Arlanza neighborhood of Riverside, California, and operates as part of the Alvord Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from Transitional Kindergarten through fifth grade. It is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction in subjects like English Language Arts and mathematics, Collett Elementary emphasizes student engagement through various support programs and extracurricular opportunities. The school works closely with local families to promote inclusive learning, prioritizing safe and structured classroom settings. As a key educational hub in the Riverside area, the school strives to integrate modern educational practices while maintaining a strong focus on the specific needs of its local community.

425

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	346
Black	26
Asian	12
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
346 (81.4%)
Black
26 (6.1%)
White
24 (5.6%)
Two or More
15 (3.5%)
Asian
12 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Alvord Unified
Phone:	(951)358-1605
Website:	http://www.alvordschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 78

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 76