Upson-Lee Elementary School reported an enrollment of 37 Hispanic students for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 2.8% increase from the prior year, as indicated by the Georgia Department of Education.
The data indicated Upson-Lee Elementary’s total enrollment reached 942 students in the 2024-25 school year. Hispanic students accounted for 4% of the student population, making this group the smallest at the school.
Located within the Thomaston-Upson County School District, Upson-Lee Elementary’s central office is based in Thomaston.
Of the four schools in the Thomaston-Upson County School District, Upson-Lee High School documented the highest Hispanic student enrollment for 2024-25, with 69 Hispanic students.
Georgia public schools enrolled over 1.7 million students, the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report showed. The majority attended elementary grades (787,206 students, or 45.9%), followed by middle school (388,733 students, 22.7%), and high school (539,092 students, 31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic; the Georgia Department of Education stated 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days in 2024. GaDOE initiated a statewide response that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public education campaign, and targeted supports for districts with high need.
In 2025, Georgia’s legislature enacted a bill revising attendance statutes by prohibiting expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The law introduces new reporting obligations and aligns with routes helping students graduate through alternative means.
By 2026, Georgia recorded an average student-to-teacher ratio of around 14:1, which is more favorable than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 710 | 21 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 684 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012-13 | 652 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013-14 | 612 | 18 | 3% |
| 2014-15 | 568 | 17 | 3% |
| 2015-16 | 616 | 30 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 641 | 32 | 5% |
| 2017-18 | 916 | 36 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 904 | 27 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 933 | 27 | 3% |
| 2020-21 | 911 | 36 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 899 | 35 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 910 | 36 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 907 | 36 | 4% |
| 2024-25 | 942 | 37 | 4% |
