Enrollment
656
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ethel W. Kight Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lagrange, Georgia, enrolling 656 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 93.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 656 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 506 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #214.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 656 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lagrange's public schools, it stands alongside Franklin Forest Elementary (690 students): Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.3:1).
Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students) and Troup County High School (1,272 students) alongside Ethel W. Kight Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ethel W. Kight Elementary School compares
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troup County, which includes Ethel W. Kight Elementary School.
$13,130
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 41.3%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ethel W. Kight Elementary School a good school?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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