Ethel W. Kight Elementary School counts 6 American Indian or Alaska Native students for 2024-25

Reports from the Georgia Department of Education indicate that Ethel W. Kight Elementary School had six American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year.

The school’s enrollment for 2024-25 reached 604 students overall, with American Indian or Alaska Native students comprising 1% of the student population—representing the smallest demographic group attending the school.

Ethel W. Kight Elementary is a part of the Troup County School District, administered from a central office located in LaGrange.

Of the 18 schools within Troup County School District, Ethel W. Kight Elementary School reported the largest number of American Indian or Alaska Native students for 2024-25, enrolling six students in this group.

The National Center for Education Statistics estimates the state’s public schools serve student populations that are around 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 remains a significant concern in Georgia schools following the COVID-19 pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reports. To address this, GaDOE began a statewide program that includes developing a real-time attendance dashboard, launching a public outreach effort, and offering additional support for districts with high absenteeism rates.

By 2025, Georgia lawmakers updated attendance laws to prohibit expelling students solely for unexcused absences. The legislation introduces new reporting obligations and enables students to earn diplomas through alternative options.

As of 2026, Georgia had about a 14:1 average student-to-teacher ratio, outperforming the national 15:1 average.

Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.