Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elmentary School

398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School is a public school located in the Collier Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Serving students in the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district, the school is deeply rooted in a community known for its historical significance as one of the first neighborhoods in the United States planned and developed by and for African Americans. The school environment reflects a commitment to the growth and development of its student body, aiming to provide a foundational education that prepares children for success in their middle and high school years.

Academically, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects while integrating character development and community involvement. Like many schools in the Atlanta Public Schools system, it seeks to address the diverse needs of its students through various instructional programs and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a connection to the storied legacy of the Collier Heights area, the school strives to foster a sense of pride and academic excellence among its students, staff, and families.

398

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elmentary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	9
Black	382
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Black
382 (96.0 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.3 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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)802-5700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	390
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 28

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elmentary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elmentary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	181	45.5%
Male	217	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)