Moss-nuckols Elementary School

2055 Courthouse Road
Louisa, VA 23093
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 591 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moss-nuckols Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moss-nuckols Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Moss-nuckols Elementary School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Moss-nuckols Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moss-nuckols Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#508 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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69%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moss-nuckols Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
76%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
23%
22%
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White
62%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Moss-nuckols Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moss-nuckols Elementary School's ranking?
Moss-nuckols Elementary School is ranked #508 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Moss-nuckols Elementary School often compared to?
Moss-nuckols Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Trevilians Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Moss-nuckols Elementary School?
591 students attend Moss-nuckols Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Moss-nuckols Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moss-nuckols Elementary School?
Moss-nuckols Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moss-nuckols Elementary School offer ?
Moss-nuckols Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moss-nuckols Elementary School part of?
Moss-nuckols Elementary School is part of Louisa Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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