Long Cane Elementary School reported an enrollment of 34 Hispanic students in the 2024-25 school year, unchanged from the prior year, based on data from the Georgia Department of Education.
Total enrollment at Long Cane Elementary School reached 573 students for 2024-25, with Hispanic students representing 6% of the population, making them the second-smallest demographic group at the school.
The school operates within the Troup County School District, which has its central office in LaGrange.
Of the 18 schools in Troup County School District, LaGrange High School reported the highest number of Hispanic students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, totaling 203.
Statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics show that public school students in Georgia were about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism has continued to be a significant challenge in Georgia’s schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE began a statewide campaign that features a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness initiatives, and directed support for the districts with the greatest needs to improve attendance rates.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers approved legislation amending school attendance laws to prohibit expulsion based exclusively on absenteeism. The new law also establishes additional reporting demands and aligns with initiatives that support students to earn diplomas through alternative routes.
As of 2026, the average student-teacher ratio in Georgia was about 14:1, which is better than the national ratio of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 481 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011-12 | 490 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012-13 | 502 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013-14 | 528 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014-15 | 531 | 15 | 3% |
| 2015-16 | 496 | 14 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 478 | 14 | 3% |
| 2017-18 | 461 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018-19 | 486 | 14 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 518 | 20 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 544 | 21 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 550 | 22 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 538 | 21 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 571 | 34 | 6% |
| 2024-25 | 573 | 34 | 6% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
