Hollis Hand Elementary School

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hollis Hand Elementary School, located on Country Club Road in LaGrange, Georgia, is a well-regarded public school serving students in the Troup County School System. Known for its strong sense of community and dedication to student development, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that encourages both academic achievement and character growth. It serves as a foundational institution for the local neighborhood, providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hollis Hand is often recognized for its active parental involvement and a supportive faculty that emphasizes the "whole child" approach. The school typically engages in various extracurricular activities, community events, and programs that foster school spirit and collaboration among students, teachers, and families. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a positive, inclusive culture, the school remains a staple of the LaGrange educational landscape, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

579

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hollis Hand Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	67
Black	128
Asian	5
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
350 (60.4%)
Black
128 (22.1%)
Hispanic
67 (11.6%)
Two or More
27 (4.7%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Troup County
Phone:	(706)883-1580
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 78