Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5, L. P. Collins Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L. P. Collins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
L. P. Collins Elementary School's student population of 491 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Rankings
L. P. Collins Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. P. Collins Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#72 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
78%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. P. Collins Elementary School's ranking?
L. P. Collins Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are L. P. Collins Elementary School often compared to?
L. P. Collins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. B. Eaton Elementary School, Garden Gate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend L. P. Collins Elementary School?
491 students attend L. P. Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of L. P. Collins Elementary School students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L. P. Collins Elementary School?
L. P. Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does L. P. Collins Elementary School offer ?
L. P. Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is L. P. Collins Elementary School part of?
L. P. Collins Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.
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