HAND IN HAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hand In Hand Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Thomas County school district, located in Thomasville, GA with about 751 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 47 teachers, Hand In Hand Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Hand In Hand Primary School, located in Thomasville, Georgia, serves as the foundational educational setting for the Thomas County School System. Designed specifically for early childhood learners, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development during the critical preschool and primary years. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline, ensuring students are well-prepared for their transition into elementary school and beyond.
As part of the broader Thomas County School District, Hand In Hand Primary emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning that involves students, educators, and the community. The school utilizes developmentally appropriate practices to engage young learners, focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on the "whole child," the school acts as an integral starting point for the district’s mission to provide high-quality education and student success within the Thomasville area.
For more information, contact Hand In Hand Primary at (229) 225-3908 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
http://thomas.k12.ga.us
HAND IN HAND PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Thomasville, GA with about 751 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Thomas County
- Total Students:
- 751
- Teachers:
- 47
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 751 students
- White
- 49.1%
- Black or African American
- 35.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.