Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moss-nuckols Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moss-Nuckols Elementary serves the western part of Louisa, VA, covering an area of approximately 131.4 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of 7.9 miles to the school's edge, reaching up to 12.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moss-nuckols Elementary School's student population of 637 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
637 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moss-nuckols Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moss-nuckols Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#646 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Foxes
Source: 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 #646 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
637 students attend Moss-nuckols Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Moss-nuckols Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 15:1, which is higher 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moss-nuckols Elementary School part of?
Moss-nuckols Elementary School is part of Louisa County School District.
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