- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lagrange, GA
The Hope Academy School
Federal NCES profile for The Hope Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130000104369
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Hope Academy School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Hope Academy School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Hope Academy School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Lagrange, GA.
School address
District: Troup County · Georgia
NCES ID 130000104369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
The Hope Academy School shrank from 77 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130000104369 · Lagrange, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 8.3:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lagrange High School (1,399 students)
The Hope Academy School shrank from 77 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
The Hope Academy 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 83
The Hope Academy School
83 students
What this shows The Hope Academy School reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Hope Academy School compares
The Hope Academy School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 48% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 2% in Georgia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 83 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 78.3%
White 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, The Hope Academy School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Troup County reports $13,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Hope Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Hope Academy 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
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
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 (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Hope Academy School
How many students attend The Hope Academy School?
The Hope Academy School has 83 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lagrange, GA. CCD year-over-year: 77 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Hope Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Hope Academy School is 8.3:1, which is 42% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 47% 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 The Hope Academy School?
89.6% of students at The Hope Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Hope Academy School?
The largest demographic group at The Hope Academy School is African American at 78.3% of enrollment, in Lagrange, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Hope Academy School?
The Hope Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Hope Academy School rank among schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, The Hope Academy School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Troup County?
Besides The Hope Academy 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.