Callaway Elementary School

(706)845-2059

638 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Callaway Elementary School, located on Hammett Road in LaGrange, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Troup County School System. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering to students in the primary and elementary grades. By leveraging the resources of the Troup County district, the school aims to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic mission, Callaway Elementary acts as a vital community hub in the LaGrange area. The school emphasizes building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to support the holistic well-being of its students. With a dedication to inclusivity and personal growth, the school environment is designed to encourage curiosity and active participation, ensuring that each child receives the foundational support necessary to thrive as they progress through their educational journey.

638

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Callaway Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	87
Black	318
Asian	9
Two or More	59
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
318 (49.8%)
White
161 (25.2%)
Hispanic
87 (13.6%)
Two or More
59 (9.2%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
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)845-2059
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	606
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 66

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 98