Bolton Academy Elementary

553 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bolton Academy, located in the Adamsville neighborhood of Atlanta, is a dedicated public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, the academy is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation with a strong focus on student achievement, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. The school strives to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where a diverse student body is encouraged to meet high academic standards while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on holistic development and its efforts to maintain active partnerships with parents and the surrounding Atlanta community. By leveraging various instructional programs and extracurricular opportunities, Bolton Academy aims to foster a culture of excellence and curiosity. Its location on Adams Drive serves as a hub for local families, providing a structured educational setting that prioritizes both individual student growth and the collective progress of the neighborhood’s youngest learners.

553

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bolton Academy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	132
Black	227
Asian	15
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

Black
227 (41.0 %)
White
134 (24.2 %)
Hispanic
132 (23.9 %)
Two or More
44 (8.0 %)
Asian
15 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-8350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
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 62

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bolton Academy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	62
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bolton Academy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	48.5%
Male	285	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)