At a glance
Reported students
390
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School: 390 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 392
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Atlanta. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Atlanta Public Schools. NCES reports 390 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, below the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (92.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.08
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black92.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Atlanta Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
394 reported students
Heritage Academy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
375 reported students
Continental Colony Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Kindezi West
Elementary · Grades KG–08
360 reported students
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
Elementary · Grades PK–05
423 reported students
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
349 reported students
Public schools near Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper-Archer Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 545 | 0.3 mi |
| Atlanta Heights Charter School Elementary · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta Heights Charter School | KG–08 | 663 | 1.3 mi |
| KIPP Soul Primary Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–05 | 505 | 1.5 mi |
| Kindezi West Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–08 | 360 | 1.7 mi |
| Peyton Forest Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 283 | 1.9 mi |
| Miles Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 499 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School
What grades does Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School serve?
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Atlanta Public Schools.
How many students attend Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School?
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School reported 390 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 392 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 390 students and 35.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Atlanta Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School in?
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harper-Archer Elementary School (0.3 mi), Atlanta Heights Charter School (1.3 mi), KIPP Soul Primary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.