Brookdale Elementary vs Collins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookdale Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students
Collins Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
| Measure | Brookdale Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Collins Elementary Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,154 | #668 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #27949 of 50,301 | #22956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 483 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 45.9).
- •Collins Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Collins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Collins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 69.2%).
- •Collins Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.1).
- •Brookdale Elementary is the larger school with 483 students compared with 466.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brookdale Elementary better than Collins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Collins Elementary ranks higher (53.1 vs 45.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brookdale Elementary and Collins Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookdale Elementary: 483. Collins Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookdale Elementary and Collins Elementary rank in Washington?
Brookdale Elementary is 809th of 1,154 and Collins Elementary is 668th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).