Ethel W. Kight Elementary School reported an enrollment of 36 multiracial students for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 2.9% increase compared with the prior year, as reported by the Georgia Department of Education.
Records indicated the total student population at Ethel W. Kight Elementary School reached 604 in the 2024-25 school year. Of this number, 6% were multiracial, ranking as the second-smallest ethnic group at the school.
The school is part of the Troup County School District, which is headquartered in LaGrange.
Out of the 18 schools in Troup County School District, LaGrange High School noted the highest count of multiracial students during the 2024-25 school year with 67 enrolled.
The National Center for Education Statistics reported public school student demographics in Georgia as roughly 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 continues to challenge Georgia 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 rolled out a statewide initiative that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness effort, and support for districts facing the highest rates to improve daily attendance.
During 2025, state lawmakers approved legislation revising school attendance statutes to prevent student expulsion solely based on absenteeism. The new statute also introduces enhanced reporting guidelines and aligns with pathways for students to complete diplomas through alternative means.
As of 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-teacher ratio near 14:1, outperforming the national average ratio of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 411 | 24 | 6% |
| 2011-12 | 465 | 27 | 6% |
| 2012-13 | 477 | 19 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 608 | 24 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 642 | 32 | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 634 | 25 | 4% |
| 2016-17 | 592 | 23 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 565 | 33 | 6% |
| 2018-19 | 562 | 39 | 7% |
| 2019-20 | 577 | 40 | 7% |
| 2020-21 | 529 | 26 | 5% |
| 2021-22 | 512 | 35 | 7% |
| 2022-23 | 546 | 38 | 7% |
| 2023-24 | 585 | 35 | 6% |
| 2024-25 | 604 | 36 | 6% |
Information for this article came from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data is available here.
