LONG CANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Long Cane Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Troup County school district, located in Lagrange, GA with about 514 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 28 teachers, Long Cane Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Long Cane Elementary School, located on Long Cane Road in LaGrange, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Troup County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff work to provide a balanced curriculum that prepares young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the local LaGrange community.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where diversity is valued and students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through a combination of rigorous classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and active parental involvement, Long Cane Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to be productive, lifelong learners. The school remains a vital pillar of its neighborhood, consistently striving to meet the evolving educational needs of the families it serves in the Troup County area.

For more information, contact Long Cane Elementary School at (706) 812-7948 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

238 Long Cane Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
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LONG CANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lagrange, GA with about 514 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Troup County
Total Students:
514
Teachers:
28
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 514 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LONG CANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.5%
Black or African American
15.2%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.