Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L. K. Moss Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: L. K. Moss Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Buena Vista, GA, covering approximately 367.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of about 11.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 19.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
L. K. Moss Elementary School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
L. K. Moss Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. K. Moss Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1294 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
30%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
49%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. K. Moss Elementary School's ranking?
L. K. Moss Elementary School is ranked #1294 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend L. K. Moss Elementary School?
606 students attend L. K. Moss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of L. K. Moss Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L. K. Moss Elementary School?
L. K. Moss Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does L. K. Moss Elementary School offer ?
L. K. Moss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is L. K. Moss Elementary School part of?
L. K. Moss Elementary School is part of Marion County School District.
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