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#546 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 24% in state

Hollis Hand Elementary School

Elementary School · Troup County · Lagrange, GA

A Troup County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

641 Country Club Rd, Lagrange, GA 30240

  • Math 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+21 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$13,298
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Hollis Hand Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hollis Hand Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lagrange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,521

Median home value

$221,800

Median rent

$1,035/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lagrange AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–121.5 mi242Compare →
Franklin Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–51.8 mi664Compare →
Hillside MontessoriPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–71.9 mi40Compare →
Ethel W. Kight Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–52.0 mi603Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Troup County

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#3 of 18
District spending per student
$13,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hollis Hand Elementary School is listed in Troup County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hollis Hand Elementary School

Hollis Hand Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lagrange, GA, part of Troup County, serving approximately 594 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hollis Hand Elementary School

What grades does Hollis Hand Elementary School serve?

Hollis Hand Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hollis Hand Elementary School?

Hollis Hand Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollis Hand Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hollis Hand Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hollis Hand Elementary School rank in GA?

Hollis Hand Elementary School ranks #546 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Hollis Hand Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hollis Hand Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hollis Hand Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollis Hand Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hollis Hand Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hollis Hand Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hollis Hand Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hollis Hand Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hollis Hand Elementary School?

54.7% of students at Hollis Hand Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
594
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Troup County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 30240)
31,670
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
38
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30240; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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