Enrollment
712
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hand in Hand Primary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hand in Hand Primary
Hand in Hand Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Thomasville, Georgia, enrolling 712 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 92.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 712 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 509 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #482, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 712 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Thomasville's public schools, it stands alongside Jerger Elementary School (708 students): Hand in Hand Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 14.4:1).
Thomas County also operates Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students) and Thomas County Central High School (1,633 students) alongside Hand in Hand Primary.
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 Hand in Hand Primary compares
Hand in Hand Primary on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomas County, which includes Hand in Hand Primary.
$13,787
Per student
-1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.7%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~712 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hand in Hand Primary a good school?
Hand in Hand Primary earns 26/100 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 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.
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