Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1787 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
95%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School is ranked #1787 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolton Academy Elementary School, William M.boyd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School?
405 students attend Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School?
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School offer ?
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School part of?
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School located?
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School is located in the Collier Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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