Ethel W. Kight Elementary School

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Ethel W. Kight Elementary School ranks 802 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Lagrange, Georgia, with 590 students enrolled. The school is part of the Troup County School District, which is ranked 103 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite increased per-student spending, Ethel W. Kight Elementary consistently underperforms the Troup County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31.7% of 3rd graders, 14.7% of 4th graders, and 32.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 34.3%, 30.6%, and 47.2% for Troup County, respectively. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 93.9% to 94.96% over the past few years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Hillcrest Elementary and Rosemont Elementary, which outperform Ethel W. Kight on state assessments despite serving similar student populations.

To address these challenges, the school and Troup County School District may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of the student population, including additional academic support, social-emotional learning programs, and community partnerships. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of these efforts will be crucial to ensure that the school is making progress and providing a high-quality education for all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

75 Gordon Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240

(706) 812-7943

District: Troup County

SchoolDigger Rank:
802^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,645

Students who attend Ethel W. Kight Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Long Cane Middle School
High:	Troup County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 603

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.0%

Hispanic:

25.2%

White:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ethel W. Kight Elementary School ranks worse than 64.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Troup County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59%), Hispanic (25.2%), White (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 3^rd best among 11 elementary schools in the Troup County School District. (See more...)

Compare Ethel W. Kight Elementary School employs 50.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is $10,645, which is the 3^rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Troup County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ethel W. Kight Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Troup County:

SchoolDigger ranks Troup County 103^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ethel W. Kight Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	59.60	509^th	1101	53.8%
2007	54.00	597^th	1125	46.9%
2008	46.98	675^th	1134	40.5%
2009	51.28	618^th	1133	45.5%
2010	69.06	393^rd	1183	66.8%
2011	67.67	444^th	1212	63.4%
2012	68.62	410^th	1201	65.9%
2013	62.75	535^th	1225	56.3%
2014	50.24	742^nd	1231	39.7%
2015	35.79	795^th	1240	35.9%
2016	30.79	855^th	1233	30.7%
2017	28.46	866^th	1205	28.1%
2018	17.19	1016^th	1209	16.0%
2019	15.62	1055^th	1234	14.5%
2021	30.61	799^th	1214	34.2%
2022	30.66	833^rd	1244	33.0%
2023	28.60	857^th	1242	31.0%
2024	32.32	802^nd	1248	35.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ethel W. Kight Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	223	204	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	429
1998	207	205	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1999	184	228	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2000	189	211	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	405
2001	224	216	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	447
2002	259	234	2	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	515
2003	259	234	2	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	515
2004	269	254	5	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	556
2005	250	247	4	22	2	n/a	n/a	18	543
2006	230	196	5	29	3	n/a	n/a	23	486
2007	230	187	5	32	2	n/a	n/a	19	475
2008	250	180	10	35	3	n/a	n/a	19	497
2009	246	199	9	37	1	n/a	n/a	25	517
2010	229	178	12	33	1	0	26	0	479
2011	215	168	12	33	0	0	24	0	452
2012	202	222	11	41	0	1	30	0	507
2013	219	213	21	33	0	1	21	0	508
2014	200	342	20	49	0	1	27	0	639
2015	144	418	16	70	0	1	33	0	682
2016	105	480	13	72	2	1	28	0	701
2017	73	438	8	67	2	1	28	0	617
2018	70	434	6	70	0	3	37	0	620
2019	70	413	6	70	1	1	40	0	601
2020	80	420	6	78	1	0	44	0	629
2021	80	376	13	73	0	0	33	0	575
2022	73	372	4	80	0	0	40	0	569
2023	68	364	0	114	0	0	44	0	590
2024	53	356	0	152	4	0	38	0	603

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	429	30.5	14.1	50.8
1998	415	28.8	14.4	57.3
1999	415	30.3	13.7	62.7
2000	405	30.0	13.5	62.2
2001	447	35.0	12.8	65.1
2002	515	37.5	13.7	61.9
2003	515	37.5	13.7	61.9
2004	556	38.5	14.4	62.6
2005	543	42.5	12.8	67.4
2006	486	38.0	12.8	71.5
2007	475	39.0	12.2	70.4
2008	497	34.0	14.6	67.6
2009	517	34.0	15.2	75.4
2010	479	35.0	13.6	71.2
2011	452	34.0	13.2	67.5
2012	507	32.8	15.4	71.8
2013	508	35.9	14.1	69.3
2014	639	39.0	16.3	76.8
2015	682	40.0	17.0	82.3
2016	701	46.0	15.2	99.6
2017	617	44.0	14.0	97.2
2018	620	43.0	14.4	99.8
2019	601	45.0	13.3	92.7
2020	629	46.0	13.6	93.3
2021	575	47.1	12.2	95
2022	569	45.7	12.4	n/a
2023	590	46.3	12.7	93.9
2024	603	50.4	11.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ethel W. Kight Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	429	30.5	14.1	50.8
1998	415	28.8	14.4	57.3
1999	415	30.3	13.7	62.7
2000	405	30.0	13.5	62.2
2001	447	35.0	12.8	65.1
2002	515	37.5	13.7	61.9
2003	515	37.5	13.7	61.9
2004	556	38.5	14.4	62.6
2005	543	42.5	12.8	67.4
2006	486	38.0	12.8	71.5
2007	475	39.0	12.2	70.4
2008	497	34.0	14.6	67.6
2009	517	34.0	15.2	75.4
2010	479	35.0	13.6	71.2
2011	452	34.0	13.2	67.5
2012	507	32.8	15.4	71.8
2013	508	35.9	14.1	69.3
2014	639	39.0	16.3	76.8
2015	682	40.0	17.0	82.3
2016	701	46.0	15.2	99.6
2017	617	44.0	14.0	97.2
2018	620	43.0	14.4	99.8
2019	601	45.0	13.3	92.7
2020	629	46.0	13.6	93.3
2021	575	47.1	12.2	95
2022	569	45.7	12.4	n/a
2023	590	46.3	12.7	93.9
2024	603	50.4	11.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ethel W. Kight Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,095 (12.4%)	$7,700 (87.5%)	$8,796
2018	$1,025 (10.9%)	$8,340 (89.0%)	$9,366
2019	$1,342 (12.6%)	$9,302 (87.4%)	$10,645

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ethel W. Kight Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1055^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 857^th of 1242 Elementary schools	16.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ethel W. Kight Elementary School)	23	15.4	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)	34.7	33.5	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ethel W. Kight Elementary School)	30	26.4	3.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Troup County)	44.5	43.4	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ethel W. Kight Elementary School)	8	22.1	14.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)	32.7	34.7	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ethel W. Kight Elementary School)	17.2	35.1	17.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)	41	48.6	7.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ethel W. Kight Elementary School)	24.4	28.2	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)	37.5	35.7	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ethel W. Kight Elementary School)	29.1	32.1	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)	35.8	33.5	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Ethel W. Kight Elementary School)	15.1	28.2	13.1%
5th Grade Science (Troup County)	29.9	32.5	2.6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	601	590	1.8%
African American	413	364	11.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	70	114	62.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	70	68	2.9%
Two or More Races	40	44	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.7%	93.9%	1.2%

Schools Near Ethel W. Kight Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Gordon Rd	Lagrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7943	603	50	11.9	100.0%	53 (8.8%)	356 (59.0%)	152 (25.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.3%)	32.3	802^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	35.7%		28.6	857^th of 1242 public elementary schools	31.0%	55	31.7	14.7	32.2	40.2	38.2	26.4	34.5	$10,645	$1,343	$9,302
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Forrest Ave	Lagrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 883-1570	268	24	11.2	100.0%	16 (6.0%)	240 (89.6%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	23.4	957^th of 1248 public elementary schools	23.3%		22.6	966^th of 1242 public elementary schools	22.2%	9	20.0	22.0	30.3	25.0	43.9	18.2	15.2	$11,863	$1,042	$10,822
Hollis Hand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	641 Country Club Rd	LaGrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 883-1580	594	38	15.7	54.7%	367 (61.8%)	124 (20.9%)	64 (10.8%)	15 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.9%)	78.1	251^st of 1248 public elementary schools	79.9%		68.7	349^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.9%	98	43.0	51.3	57.8	73.1	65.8	49.4	56.6	$9,393	$792	$8,601
Clearview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1905 S Davis Rd	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7900	642	45	14.2	100.0%	84 (13.1%)	395 (61.5%)	103 (16.0%)	32 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.2%)	13.4	1131^st of 1248 public elementary schools	9.4%		21.6	979^th of 1242 public elementary schools	21.2%	152	13.7	13.5	23.2	16.5	14.6	18.8	23.4	$9,318	$1,107	$8,211
Franklin Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Scholar Ln	Lagrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 845-7556	664	56	11.8	100.0%	138 (20.8%)	368 (55.4%)	102 (15.4%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.9%)	37.1	739^th of 1248 public elementary schools	40.8%		37.2	738^th of 1242 public elementary schools	40.6%	1	23.1	27.5	38.6	20.7	63.7	31.7	36.6	$9,700	$1,021	$8,679
Long Cane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	238 Long Cane Rd	LaGrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7948	619	37	16.5	69.5%	435 (70.3%)	101 (16.3%)	36 (5.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (6.3%)	77	265^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.8%		66	379^th of 1242 public elementary schools	69.5%	114	52.7	36.3	70.7	61.3	51.6	62.0	57.6	$9,078	$668	$8,410
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3116 Robert Hayes Rd	Lagrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7940	376	26	14.4	62.2%	265 (70.5%)	60 (16.0%)	19 (5.1%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	92	111^th of 1248 public elementary schools	91.1%		91.5	117^th of 1242 public elementary schools	90.6%	6	71.2	58.6	67.3	79.7	84.5	67.3	57.1	$10,496	$694	$9,802
Callaway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Hammett Rd	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 845-2059	637	47	13.6	80.4%	176 (27.6%)	321 (50.4%)	76 (11.9%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.3%)	22.9	966^th of 1248 public elementary schools	22.6%		30.3	828^th of 1242 public elementary schools	33.3%	138	26.5	14.4	36.9	27.6	19.6	23.8	27.4	$9,259	$802	$8,457
Rosemont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4679 Hamilton Rd	Lagrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7954	544	37	14.5	60.1%	429 (78.9%)	58 (10.7%)	16 (2.9%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.6%)	82.2	207^th of 1248 public elementary schools	83.4%		77.3	261^st of 1242 public elementary schools	79.0%	54	46.6	51.2	60.5	78.4	69.5	62.5	51.3	$9,571	$720	$8,851
West Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 E 12th St	West Point	31833	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7973	464	31	15.0	100.0%	138 (29.7%)	274 (59.1%)	16 (3.4%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.8%)	42.6	657^th of 1248 public elementary schools	47.4%		46.4	605^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.3%	52	20.8	23.8	52.7	27.3	42.9	39.2	47.3	$10,712	$682	$10,030

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethel W. Kight Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Ethel W. Kight Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ethel W. Kight Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Long Cane Middle School
High : Troup County High School

What district is Ethel W. Kight Elementary School in?

Troup County

How many students attend Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 603 students attended Ethel W. Kight Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?

Students at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School are 59% African American, 25% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% Two or more races.

Is Ethel W. Kight Elementary School a good school?

Ethel W. Kight Elementary School ranks 802^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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