- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lagrange, GA
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ethel W. Kight Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130000101856
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel W. Kight Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Lagrange, GA.
School address
District: Troup County · Georgia
NCES ID 130000101856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130000101856 · Lagrange, GA Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 14.3:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lagrange High School (1,399 students)
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lagrange High
Lagrange High School
1,399 students
- Troup County H
Troup County High School
1,272 students
- Long Cane Midd
Long Cane Middle School
988 students
- Gardner-Newman
Gardner-Newman Middle School
963 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
930 students
- This school
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
656 students
What this shows Ethel W. Kight Elementary School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethel W. Kight Elementary School compares
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
White 9.0%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troup County reports $13,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethel W. Kight Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troup County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel W. Kight Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lagrange
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Franklin Forest Elementary
Standard public school
690 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Rosemont Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 students per teacher
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
Standard public school
252 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
How many students attend Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lagrange, GA. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?
93.9% of students at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Lagrange, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ethel W. Kight Elementary School rank among schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel W. Kight Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Lagrange, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lagrange on the city page.
What other schools are in Troup County?
Besides Ethel W. Kight Elementary School, Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students), Troup County High School (1,272 students), and Long Cane Middle School (988 students). See the Troup County district page for the complete list.