Enrollment
605
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lagrange, GA
Long Cane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Long Cane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130000102011
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Cane Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Cane Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Cane Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Lagrange, GA.
School address
District: Troup County · Georgia
NCES ID 130000102011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Long Cane Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Long Cane Elementary School
Long Cane Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lagrange, Georgia, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 605 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 389 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 605 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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): Long Cane Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 13.3:1).
Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students) and Troup County High School (1,272 students) alongside Long Cane 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 Long Cane Elementary School compares
Long Cane 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
White 67.9%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Long Cane Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troup County, which includes Long Cane 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 Long Cane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troup County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Cane 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
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Franklin Forest Elementary
Standard public school
690 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 14.3:1 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 (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Long Cane Elementary School
How many students attend Long Cane Elementary School?
Long Cane Elementary School has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lagrange, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Cane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Cane Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long Cane Elementary School?
38.3% of students at Long Cane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Cane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Long Cane Elementary School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Lagrange, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Cane Elementary School?
Long Cane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Long Cane Elementary School rank among schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Cane Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 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 Long Cane Elementary School a good school?
Long Cane Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. 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 Long Cane 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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