Hand In Hand Primary

4687 US Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792

thomas.k12.ga.us

709 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

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.

709

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hand In Hand Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	47
Black	263
Asian	5
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
381 (53.7 %)
Black
263 (37.1 %)
Hispanic
47 (6.6 %)
Two or More
12 (1.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thomas County
Phone:	(229)225-3908
Website:	http://thomas.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	712
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 339

Kindergarten 370