- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomasville, GA
Hand in Hand Primary
Federal NCES profile for Hand in Hand Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130489003453
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hand in Hand Primary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hand in Hand Primary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hand in Hand Primary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Thomasville, GA.
School address
District: Thomas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130489003453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Hand in Hand Primary held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 130489003453 · Thomasville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 14.8:1 · 92.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students)
Hand in Hand Primary held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hand in Hand Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas County
Thomas County Middle School
1,665 students
- Thomas County
Thomas County Central High School
1,633 students
- Garrison-Pilch
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School
811 students
- Cross Creek El
Cross Creek Elementary School
809 students
- This school
Hand in Hand Primary
712 students
- Bishop Hall Ch 143
Bishop Hall Charter School
143 students
What this shows Hand in Hand Primary reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hand in Hand Primary compares
Hand in Hand Primary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 53% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$14,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
African American 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Hand in Hand Primary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Thomas County reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hand in Hand Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas County Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Hall Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hand in Hand Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Thomasville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jerger Elementary School
Standard public school
708 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
379 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Harper Elementary School
Standard public school
263 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Bishop Hall Charter School
Alternative education program
143 students 13:1 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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hand in Hand Primary
How many students attend Hand in Hand Primary?
Hand in Hand Primary has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hand in Hand Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hand in Hand Primary is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hand in Hand Primary?
92.8% of students at Hand in Hand Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hand in Hand Primary?
The largest demographic group at Hand in Hand Primary is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Thomasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hand in Hand Primary?
Hand in Hand Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Hand in Hand Primary rank among schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hand in Hand Primary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Thomasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Thomas County?
Besides Hand in Hand Primary, Thomas County also operates Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students), Thomas County Central High School (1,633 students), and Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School (811 students). See the Thomas County district page for the complete list.