At a glance
Reported students
656
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
647
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School: 656 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
14.2:1 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
- 524
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lagrange. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Troup County. NCES reports 656 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to 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 (55.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%). English learners represent 10.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. 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 Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.3 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
- 10.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.88
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9%
- Hispanic29%
- Black55.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
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 Troup County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Callaway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
638 reported students
Clearview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
676 reported students
Franklin Forest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
690 reported students
Long Cane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
605 reported students
Hollis Hand Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
579 reported students
Rosemont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
542 reported students
Public schools near Ethel W. Kight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berta Weathersbee Elementary School Elementary · Troup County | PK–05 | 252 | 1 mi |
| Hollis Hand Elementary School Elementary · Troup County | PK–05 | 579 | 2 mi |
| Clearview Elementary School Elementary · Troup County | PK–05 | 676 | 3.1 mi |
| Franklin Forest Elementary Elementary · Troup County | PK–05 | 690 | 3.6 mi |
| Long Cane Elementary School Elementary · Troup County | PK–05 | 605 | 6.1 mi |
| Hillcrest Elementary School Elementary · Troup County | PK–05 | 390 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
What grades does Ethel W. Kight Elementary School serve?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Troup County.
How many students attend Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School reported 656 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 524 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 656 students and 46.3 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 Ethel W. Kight Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Troup County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ethel W. Kight Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.3% 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 Ethel W. Kight Elementary School in?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is part of Troup County, based in LaGrange, GA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Berta Weathersbee Elementary School (1 mi), Hollis Hand Elementary School (2 mi), Clearview Elementary School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.