HOLLIS HAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hollis Hand Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Troup County school district, located in Lagrange, GA with about 602 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Hollis Hand Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hollis Hand Elementary School, located on Country Club Road in LaGrange, Georgia, is a well-regarded public school serving students in the Troup County School System. Known for its strong sense of community and dedication to student development, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that encourages both academic achievement and character growth. It serves as a foundational institution for the local neighborhood, providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hollis Hand is often recognized for its active parental involvement and a supportive faculty that emphasizes the "whole child" approach. The school typically engages in various extracurricular activities, community events, and programs that foster school spirit and collaboration among students, teachers, and families. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a positive, inclusive culture, the school remains a staple of the LaGrange educational landscape, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

For more information, contact Hollis Hand Elementary School at (706) 883-1580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

641 Country Club Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
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HOLLIS HAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lagrange, GA with about 602 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Troup County
Total Students:
602
Teachers:
37
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 602 students

White
59.0%
Black or African American
22.6%
Hispanic/Latino
11.8%
Asian
4.0%
Two or more races
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.