Bolton Academy Elementary

Q: Is Bolton Academy Elementary a good school?

Bolton Academy Elementary ranks 311 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bolton Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 553 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 203 districts in the state.

Bolton Academy Elementary consistently outperforms the Atlanta Public Schools district and the state of Georgia in Milestones Assessment scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 64.6% of 3rd graders, 51.7% of 4th graders, and 65.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 36.2%, 34.5%, and 41.9% for the district, respectively. In mathematics, 39% of 3rd graders, 50.6% of 4th graders, and 54.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 38%, 39%, and 32.6% for the district. The school's performance in science for 5th grade was also significantly higher than the district and state, with 49.3% proficient or better compared to 33.2% and 41.7%, respectively.

Among the nearby schools, Bolton Academy Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, with significantly better test scores than other schools in the Atlanta Public Schools district, such as Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary and William M. Boyd Elementary. However, when compared to higher-performing schools outside the district, such as Teasley Elementary in Cobb County, Bolton Academy Elementary's performance is still lower, particularly in mathematics and science.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2268 Adams Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

(404) 802-8350

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
311^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,017

Students who attend Bolton Academy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Willis A. Sutton Middle School
High:	North Atlanta High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 557

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.8%

White:

23.7%

Hispanic:

22.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bolton Academy Elementary ranks better than 75.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 9^th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bolton Academy Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.8%), White (23.7%), Hispanic (22.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bolton Academy Elementary is 13.2. 39 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bolton Academy Elementary employs 42.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bolton Academy Elementary is $16,017. 33 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bolton Academy Elementary 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 Bolton Academy Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	32.05	834^th	1101	24.3%
2007	19.19	991^st	1125	11.9%
2010	25.68	982^nd	1183	17.0%
2011	22.56	1030^th	1212	15.0%
2012	30.29	953^rd	1201	20.6%
2013	30.52	965^th	1225	21.2%
2014	30.02	976^th	1231	20.7%
2015	37.65	768^th	1240	38.1%
2016	40.08	725^th	1233	41.2%
2017	42.47	666^th	1205	44.7%
2018	47.80	594^th	1209	50.9%
2019	59.06	471^st	1234	61.8%
2021	50.77	545^th	1214	55.1%
2022	59.94	456^th	1244	63.3%
2023	68.02	358^th	1242	71.2%
2024	72.90	311^th	1248	75.1%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, December 20, 2015

Nice school, could be a nicer school. Principal is a HOT unexperienced, unprofessional, unorganized mess. Please don't be fooled. She only cares about a certain race and if your child or children isn't the race she favors over other races, well I can tell you from experience what will happen. Your emails will go unanswered, no acknowledgment what so ever, and whatever concerns you have for your child or children will get pushed under a rug. A new experienced and fair principal will do this school justice. BEWARE! Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, August 29, 2011

This school excels in diversity and the faculty and staff are very knowledgeable! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bolton Academy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	24	330	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
2005	20	377	0	104	0	n/a	n/a	9	510
2006	25	333	0	115	0	n/a	n/a	10	483
2007	20	293	1	125	0	n/a	n/a	8	447
2008	18	297	0	130	0	n/a	n/a	7	452
2009	33	280	2	167	0	n/a	n/a	12	494
2010	52	273	5	185	0	2	12	0	529
2011	70	219	2	175	3	1	9	0	479
2012	89	205	4	193	2	2	11	0	506
2013	144	214	6	206	3	2	9	0	584
2014	144	271	8	229	5	2	16	0	675
2015	157	212	9	222	3	1	14	0	618
2016	144	188	8	210	3	0	17	0	570
2017	122	198	9	202	6	1	25	0	563
2018	140	230	6	196	5	0	22	0	599
2019	148	237	7	179	4	0	26	0	601
2020	153	221	3	170	3	0	39	0	589
2021	133	212	5	150	1	1	36	0	538
2022	129	211	10	144	1	0	44	0	539
2023	134	227	15	132	0	1	44	0	553
2024	132	244	15	127	0	1	38	0	557

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 Bolton Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	443	41.0	10.8	88.7
2005	510	41.7	12.2	88
2006	483	41.9	11.5	93.9
2007	447	38.7	11.6	96.4
2008	452	41.0	11.0	90.3
2009	494	41.0	12.0	92.9
2010	529	42.0	12.6	89.8
2011	479	38.0	12.6	83.3
2012	506	39.0	12.9	77.5
2013	584	40.5	14.4	75.2
2014	675	42.2	15.9	69.6
2015	618	48.0	12.8	63.3
2016	570	43.0	13.2	61.1
2017	563	43.7	12.8	56
2018	599	45.0	13.3	48.6
2019	601	46.0	13.0	49.6
2020	589	45.0	13.0	78.6
2021	538	43.0	12.5	33.6
2022	539	42.0	12.8	n/a
2023	553	41.1	13.4	32.7
2024	557	42.1	13.2	40.6

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 Bolton Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	443	41.0	10.8	88.7
2005	510	41.7	12.2	88
2006	483	41.9	11.5	93.9
2007	447	38.7	11.6	96.4
2008	452	41.0	11.0	90.3
2009	494	41.0	12.0	92.9
2010	529	42.0	12.6	89.8
2011	479	38.0	12.6	83.3
2012	506	39.0	12.9	77.5
2013	584	40.5	14.4	75.2
2014	675	42.2	15.9	69.6
2015	618	48.0	12.8	63.3
2016	570	43.0	13.2	61.1
2017	563	43.7	12.8	56
2018	599	45.0	13.3	48.6
2019	601	46.0	13.0	49.6
2020	589	45.0	13.0	78.6
2021	538	43.0	12.5	33.6
2022	539	42.0	12.8	n/a
2023	553	41.1	13.4	32.7
2024	557	42.1	13.2	40.6

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 Bolton Academy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$772 (5.0%)	$14,601 (95.0%)	$15,373
2018	$705 (4.6%)	$14,753 (95.4%)	$15,459
2019	$887 (5.5%)	$15,130 (94.5%)	$16,017

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bolton Academy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 471^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 358^th of 1242 Elementary schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bolton Academy Elementary)	44.3	51.7	7.4%
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 (Bolton Academy Elementary)	43.4	36.8	6.6%
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 (Bolton Academy Elementary)	47.3	55.7	8.4%
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 (Bolton Academy Elementary)	42.9	42.9
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 (Bolton Academy Elementary)	54.2	57.1	2.9%
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 (Bolton Academy Elementary)	45.8	44	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	33.7	29.5	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Bolton Academy Elementary)	51.8	47.6	4.2%
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	601	553	8%
African American	237	227	4.2%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	7	15	114.3%
Hispanic	179	132	26.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	148	134	9.5%
Two or More Races	26	44	69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.6%	32.7%	16.9%

Schools Near Bolton Academy Elementary

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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
Bolton Academy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2268 Adams Dr NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8350	557	42	13.2	40.6%	132 (23.7%)	244 (43.8%)	127 (22.8%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.8%)	72.9	311^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.1%		68	358^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.2%	47	64.6	51.7	65.3				39.0	50.6	54.7				49.3			$16,017	$887	$15,130
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
Westside Atlanta Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1903 Drew Dr NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 931-4827	347	31	11.3	56.5%	51 (14.7%)	247 (71.2%)	25 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	53.5	522^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	58.2%		44.9	620^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.1%	98	42.5	31.6	43.2	44.4	48.3	57.1	52.5	47.4	21.6	41.7	27.6	54.3	40.5	37.1	40.0	$14,237	$14	$14,222
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
Morris Brandon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2741 Howell Mill Rd NW	Atlanta	30327	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-7250	895	63	14.1	18.9%	523 (58.4%)	214 (23.9%)	84 (9.4%)	28 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.0%)	94.3	78^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.8%		93.7	89^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.8%	11	73.8	75.4	76.0				74.3	79.5	67.2				63.2			$13,198	$635	$12,563
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
Woodson Park Academy School	Public	PK, KG-8	1605 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7750	878	66	13.3	100.0%	7 (0.8%)	809 (92.1%)	42 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.8%)	10.3	1180^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.4%		11.4	1152^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	7.2%	28	23.3	10.3	14.5	14.9	14.5	14.9	20.9	15.0	6.4	6.9	20.8	5.9	11.9	7.1	13.1	$15,859	$1,134	$14,724
Teasley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3640 Spring Hill Rd SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 437-5945	973	67	14.5	39.1%	205 (21.1%)	396 (40.7%)	79 (8.1%)	193 (19.8%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (9.2%)	73.4	298^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.1%		69.9	334^th of 1242 public elementary schools	73.1%	36	49.1	52.0	64.6				52.5	56.1	50.7				44.5			$9,475	$193	$9,282
E. Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8 Peachtree Battle Ave NW	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-7050	706	51	13.7	40.1%	249 (35.3%)	237 (33.6%)	146 (20.7%)	31 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.7%)	67.7	371^st of 1248 public elementary schools	70.3%		67.2	368^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.4%	3	59.5	49.2	57.1				63.1	49.2	44.6				28.6			$13,961	$492	$13,469
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bolton Academy Elementary

What schools do graduates of Bolton Academy Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bolton Academy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willis A. Sutton Middle School
High : North Atlanta High School

Is Bolton Academy Elementary a good school?

Bolton Academy Elementary ranks 311^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bolton Academy Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 557 students attended Bolton Academy Elementary.

What district is Bolton Academy Elementary in?

Atlanta Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Bolton Academy Elementary?

Students at Bolton Academy Elementary are 44% African American, 24% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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