Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Atlanta, Georgia, with 398 students. The school is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 22.7% of 3rd graders, 28.4% of 4th graders, and 23.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts.

The school faces significant challenges, with a 100% free/reduced lunch rate indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While the student-teacher ratio has improved, from 12.2 in 2020-2021 to 10.5 in 2022-2023, this has not translated into significantly better academic performance. Nearby schools, such as Westside Atlanta Charter School and KIPP Soul Primary, also struggle with low test scores but generally perform better than Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary.

The consistently low test scores, high poverty rates, and proximity to other underperforming schools suggest that a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach may be necessary to address the root causes of the school's struggles. Factors such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership should be closely examined, and the school may benefit from collaborating with nearby high-performing schools to learn and implement best practices.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

631 Harwell Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

(404) 802-5700

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1001^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,798

Students who attend Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	John Lewis Invictus Academy
High:	Frederick Douglass High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 405

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.6%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 80.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 29^th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.6%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School is 10.1, which is the 17^th best among 53 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School employs 39.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School is $19,798, which is the 8^th highest among 53 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 149^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	38.91	770^th	1101	30.1%
2007	57.42	543^rd	1125	51.7%
2008	72.21	287^th	1134	74.7%
2009	58.76	511^th	1133	54.9%
2010	7.72	1130^th	1183	4.5%
2011	2.80	1197^th	1212	1.2%
2012	3.37	1180^th	1201	1.7%
2013	3.59	1197^th	1225	2.3%
2014	4.41	1189^th	1231	3.4%
2015	15.81	1086^th	1240	12.4%
2016	13.46	1099^th	1233	10.9%
2017	12.37	1088^th	1205	9.7%
2018	12.27	1084^th	1209	10.3%
2019	13.69	1087^th	1234	11.9%
2021	7.73	1186^th	1214	2.3%
2022	16.42	1047^th	1244	15.8%
2023	13.62	1107^th	1242	10.9%
2024	20.68	1001^st	1248	19.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	0	408	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
2005	0	423	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	425
2006	0	383	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	387
2007	0	405	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	407
2008	0	403	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	406
2009	0	392	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2010	0	433	0	4	0	0	2	0	439
2011	0	369	0	1	0	0	0	0	370
2012	0	354	0	3	0	0	0	0	357
2013	0	417	0	8	0	0	3	0	428
2014	0	394	0	5	1	0	3	0	403
2015	1	424	1	8	0	0	2	0	436
2016	1	400	2	8	0	0	1	0	412
2017	0	472	2	15	0	0	2	0	491
2018	0	422	2	12	0	0	4	0	440
2019	0	397	2	15	0	0	3	0	417
2020	1	392	4	18	1	0	2	0	418
2021	0	395	2	13	1	0	2	0	413
2022	1	404	2	10	2	0	4	0	423
2023	2	382	2	9	2	0	1	0	398
2024	3	383	1	12	2	0	4	0	405

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	419	30.0	14.0	87.8
2005	425	33.2	12.8	89.2
2006	387	29.5	13.1	92.7
2007	407	28.5	14.3	90.9
2008	406	29.0	14.0	91.9
2009	394	28.0	14.1	91.4
2010	439	30.0	14.6	96.1
2011	370	32.0	11.5	98.6
2012	357	26.0	13.7	95.8
2013	428	30.5	14.0	97
2014	403	36.1	11.1	99.3
2015	436	31.0	14.0	100
2016	412	31.0	13.2	99.3
2017	491	30.6	16.0	100
2018	440	34.6	12.7	100
2019	417	35.2	11.8	100
2020	418	33.0	12.6	78.7
2021	413	33.8	12.2	100
2022	423	36.8	11.4	n/a
2023	398	37.9	10.5	100
2024	405	39.8	10.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	419	30.0	14.0	87.8
2005	425	33.2	12.8	89.2
2006	387	29.5	13.1	92.7
2007	407	28.5	14.3	90.9
2008	406	29.0	14.0	91.9
2009	394	28.0	14.1	91.4
2010	439	30.0	14.6	96.1
2011	370	32.0	11.5	98.6
2012	357	26.0	13.7	95.8
2013	428	30.5	14.0	97
2014	403	36.1	11.1	99.3
2015	436	31.0	14.0	100
2016	412	31.0	13.2	99.3
2017	491	30.6	16.0	100
2018	440	34.6	12.7	100
2019	417	35.2	11.8	100
2020	418	33.0	12.6	78.7
2021	413	33.8	12.2	100
2022	423	36.8	11.4	n/a
2023	398	37.9	10.5	100
2024	405	39.8	10.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,368 (8.9%)	$13,984 (91.1%)	$15,352
2018	$1,031 (5.6%)	$17,219 (94.4%)	$18,250
2019	$1,111 (5.6%)	$18,687 (94.4%)	$19,798

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1087^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1107^th of 1242 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School)	20.4	12.9	7.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	36.9	34.5	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School)	18.5	24.2	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	45.1	36.7	8.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School)	27.6	20	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	35.7	33.7	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School)	27.6	27.3	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	42.3	35.9	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School)	16.7	12.7	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	38.7	35.9	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School)	8.3	5.6	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	33.7	29.5	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School)	16.7	8.6	8.1%
5th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)	37.7	29.7	8%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	417	398	4.6%
African American	397	382	3.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	15	9	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	631 Harwell Rd NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5700	405	40	10.1	100.0%	3 (0.7%)	383 (94.6%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	20.7	1001^st of 1248 public elementary schools	19.8%		13.6	1107^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.9%	106	22.7	28.4	23.3				25.8	29.9	8.3				21.7			$19,798	$1,111	$18,687
Harper-Archer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3399 Collier Dr NW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8500	529	52	10.2	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	469 (88.7%)	50 (9.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	9.9	1186^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.0%		9.4	1199^th of 1242 public elementary schools	3.5%	13	11.0	6.3	18.7				12.3	11.4	16.5				20.9
Atlanta Heights Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	3712 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta Heights Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 472-3003	765	30	25.2	99.6%	0 (0.0%)	676 (88.4%)	35 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.9%)	12.3	1152^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	7.7%		14.5	1098^th of 1242 public elementary schools	11.6%	54	12.9	16.0	15.4	13.0	15.3	35.0	11.4	32.0	12.7	8.6	12.2	15.3	15.9	15.5	15.5	$10,599	$869	$9,730
KIPP Soul Primary	Public, Charter	K-4	1445 Maynard Rd NW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 759-6852	410	27	15.1	94.9%	0 (0.0%)	401 (97.8%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	12.7	1145^th of 1248 public elementary schools	8.3%		12.2	1138^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.4%	7	14.8	14.7					17.3	22.7								$20,864	$806	$20,058
The Kindezi School	Public, Charter	K-8	286 Wilson Mill Rd SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 671-4920	380	48	7.8	68.9%	3 (0.8%)	371 (97.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	25	928^th of 1248 public elementary schools	25.6%		22.2	969^th of 1242 public elementary schools	22.0%	41	26.2	28.9	27.5	24.2	31.0	33.3	33.3	37.8	20.0	12.1	11.9	5.6	12.5	11.1	11.1	$19,238	$812	$18,426
Peyton Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Peyton Rd SW	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7100	309	34	9.0	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	272 (88.0%)	31 (10.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12.2	1154^th of 1248 public elementary schools	7.5%		13.3	1113^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.4%	41	14.9	9.8	13.0				29.8	9.8	15.2				19.6			$16,424	$1,240	$15,184
Miles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4215 Bakers Ferry Rd SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8900	468	44	10.5	100.0%	5 (1.1%)	422 (90.2%)	35 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	10.9	1171^st of 1248 public elementary schools	6.2%		10.9	1160^th of 1242 public elementary schools	6.6%	11	19.4	12.6	18.1				20.8	10.3	9.7				16.7			$15,754	$1,262	$14,492
West Manor Elementary School	Public	K-5	570 Lynhurst Dr SW	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3350	238	24	9.8	93.3%	3 (1.3%)	202 (84.9%)	30 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	34.1	783^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	37.3%		39.3	697^th of 1242 public elementary schools	43.9%	86	13.9	40.4	37.5				27.8	53.2	25.0				14.6			$18,258	$1,034	$17,224
William J. Scott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1752 Hollywood Rd NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7000	312	34	9.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	268 (85.9%)	43 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12	1157^th of 1248 public elementary schools	7.3%		17.3	1059^th of 1242 public elementary schools	14.7%	98	13.7	10.3	15.3				21.6	29.3	13.6				11.9			$19,437	$2,092	$17,345
William M.Boyd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1891 Johnson Rd NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8150	440	40	10.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	412 (93.6%)	18 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.6%)	18.1	1035^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.1%		10.7	1167^th of 1242 public elementary schools	6.0%	132	13.3	14.3	25.0				25.3	25.4	21.4				30.4			$18,723	$1,223	$17,499

Frequently Asked Questions about Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School

Is Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School a good school?

Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

What district is Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School in?

Atlanta Public Schools

How many students attend Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 405 students attended Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Lewis Invictus Academy
High : Frederick Douglass High School

What is the racial makeup of Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School?

Students at Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic.

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