Serving 390 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 11:1 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 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School serves the west part of Atlanta, GA, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive from the center of the zone, which extends up to 2.5 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Work Hard, Get Smart... while making no excuses!
School Rankings
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 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 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1678 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1678 out of 2,192 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
390 students attend Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School students are Black, 6% 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 11:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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