Ethel W. Kight Elementary School

656 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ethel W. Kight Elementary School, located on Gordon Road in LaGrange, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Troup County School System. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, the school community is deeply integrated into the larger LaGrange area, often highlighting the importance of family involvement and community partnerships. With a dedicated staff of educators and administrators, Ethel W. Kight focuses on building a strong social-emotional foundation for its students, encouraging them to be responsible, curious, and collaborative learners. The school remains committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential throughout their formative primary years.

656

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	190
Black	362
Two or More	40
American Indian	5

Black
362 (55.2%)
Hispanic
190 (29.0%)
White
59 (9.0%)
Two or More
40 (6.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)

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)812-7943
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	638
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 43

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 112