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L. K. Moss Elementary School

Summary:

L. K. Moss Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Buena Vista, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 600 students. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 140 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

L. K. Moss Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in the Milestones Assessment across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly lower than the state averages, with the largest gaps in 4th grade (19.1% vs. 37% in ELA, and 31.5% vs. 48.1% in Math). Over the past 10 years, the school's statewide ranking has declined, from 501 out of 1,240 Georgia elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 858 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024. The school has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.5% to 82.64% over the past three school years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing L. K. Moss Elementary School to the nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Webster County Elementary/Middle School, located 15.55 miles away, has similar academic performance challenges, with proficiency rates below the state averages in most subject areas. In contrast, Schley County Elementary School, located 15.04 miles away, significantly outperforms L. K. Moss Elementary School and the state averages, with proficiency rates often exceeding 50% in core subjects. Chattahoochee County Education Center, located 13.5 miles away, has a more mixed performance, with some subject areas exceeding the state averages and others falling behind.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1707 Pineville Rd
       Buena Vista, GA  31803

(229) 649-5567

District: Marion County

SchoolDigger Rank:
858th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,491 Help


Students who attend L. K. Moss Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Marion County Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  599

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.4%
African American:
30.1%
Hispanic:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details L. K. Moss Elementary School ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at L. K. Moss Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.4%), African American (30.1%), Hispanic (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at L. K. Moss Elementary School is 15.8. (See more...)
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Compare L. K. Moss Elementary School employs 37.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at L. K. Moss Elementary School is $10,491.
Schooldigger Rankings:

L. K. Moss Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 140th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for L. K. Moss Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.36 543rd 1101 50.7%
2007 53.67 603rd 1125 46.4%
2008 57.81 532nd 1134 53.1%
2009 66.55 400th 1133 64.7%
2010 60.71 528th 1183 55.4%
2011 58.52 594th 1212 51.0%
2012 60.72 562nd 1201 53.2%
2013 59.33 607th 1225 50.4%
2014 61.13 570th 1231 53.7%
2015 55.75 501st 1240 59.6%
2016 49.52 574th 1233 53.4%
2017 42.35 670th 1205 44.4%
2018 37.16 746th 1209 38.3%
2019 41.02 713th 1234 42.2%
2021 39.69 683rd 1214 43.7%
2022 40.41 699th 1244 43.8%
2023 30.41 827th 1242 33.4%
2024 29.78 858th 1248 31.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

L. K. Moss Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for L. K. Moss Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 261 249 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1999 246 237 4 21 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2000 233 229 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 259 210 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2002 367 260 5 36 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2003 367 260 5 36 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2004 356 246 9 40 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2005 337 240 12 33 0 n/a n/a 9 631
2006 342 240 7 42 0 n/a n/a 11 642
2007 321 222 6 41 0 n/a n/a 10 600
2008 289 202 8 49 0 n/a n/a 13 561
2009 292 197 7 56 0 n/a n/a 21 573
2010 345 231 10 65 1 2 9 0 663
2011 288 240 12 79 0 1 19 0 639
2012 317 229 9 83 2 1 17 0 658
2013 302 225 6 75 0 1 12 0 621
2014 332 197 6 85 0 3 10 0 633
2015 372 218 2 85 0 0 9 0 686
2016 399 230 1 95 3 0 15 0 743
2017 380 243 5 89 3 0 15 0 735
2018 361 222 5 90 0 0 15 0 693
2019 332 201 4 85 1 0 19 0 642
2020 355 208 4 92 0 0 23 0 682
2021 281 195 5 87 0 0 31 0 599
2022 307 186 5 95 0 0 22 0 615
2023 308 175 6 91 0 3 17 0 600
2024 308 180 4 86 0 0 21 0 599

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at L. K. Moss Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 528 24.0 22.0 75
1999 508 22.8 22.3 74.8
2000 483 24.4 19.8 71.8
2001 490 26.8 18.3 69.2
2002 668 41.8 16.0 73.4
2003 668 41.8 16.0 73.4
2004 651 40.0 16.3 70.2
2005 631 43.8 14.4 72.2
2006 642 44.5 14.4 73.7
2007 600 42.5 14.1 72.4
2008 561 41.5 13.5 74.5
2009 573 38.5 14.9 75.5
2010 663 43.5 15.2 79.6
2011 639 39.0 16.3 80.6
2012 658 40.0 16.4 79
2013 621 38.3 16.2 80.7
2014 633 39.4 16.0 79.6
2015 686 39.0 17.5 81.3
2016 743 44.0 16.8 84.7
2017 735 45.9 16.0 91.3
2018 693 47.9 14.4 91.9
2019 642 44.9 14.2 91.9
2020 682 40.9 16.6 91.9
2021 599 39.9 15.0 82.6
2022 615 38.4 16.0 n/a
2023 600 38.5 15.5 82.5
2024 599 37.8 15.8 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio L. K. Moss Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 528 24.0 22.0 75
1999 508 22.8 22.3 74.8
2000 483 24.4 19.8 71.8
2001 490 26.8 18.3 69.2
2002 668 41.8 16.0 73.4
2003 668 41.8 16.0 73.4
2004 651 40.0 16.3 70.2
2005 631 43.8 14.4 72.2
2006 642 44.5 14.4 73.7
2007 600 42.5 14.1 72.4
2008 561 41.5 13.5 74.5
2009 573 38.5 14.9 75.5
2010 663 43.5 15.2 79.6
2011 639 39.0 16.3 80.6
2012 658 40.0 16.4 79
2013 621 38.3 16.2 80.7
2014 633 39.4 16.0 79.6
2015 686 39.0 17.5 81.3
2016 743 44.0 16.8 84.7
2017 735 45.9 16.0 91.3
2018 693 47.9 14.4 91.9
2019 642 44.9 14.2 91.9
2020 682 40.9 16.6 91.9
2021 599 39.9 15.0 82.6
2022 615 38.4 16.0 n/a
2023 600 38.5 15.5 82.5
2024 599 37.8 15.8 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for L. K. Moss Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $936 (11.0%) $7,565 (89.0%) $8,501
2018 $777 (8.3%) $8,570 (91.7%) $9,348
2019 $1,451 (13.8%) $9,040 (86.2%) $10,491

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on L. K. Moss Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 713th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 827th of 1242 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (L. K. Moss Elementary School)41.623
 18.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion County)41.623
 18.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (L. K. Moss Elementary School)38.241.4
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion County)38.241.4
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (L. K. Moss Elementary School)27.622.6
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County)27.622.6
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (L. K. Moss Elementary School)28.534.5
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)28.534.5
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (L. K. Moss Elementary School)41.825.8
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County)41.825.8
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (L. K. Moss Elementary School)31.918
 13.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)31.918
 13.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (L. K. Moss Elementary School)49.528.4
 21.1%
   5th Grade Science (Marion County)49.528.4
 21.1%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students642600
 6.5%
African American201175
 12.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic8591
 7.1%
Pacific Islander03
White332308
 7.2%
Two or More Races1917
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%82.5%
 9.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about L. K. Moss Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 599 students attended L. K. Moss Elementary School.

Students at L. K. Moss Elementary School are 51% White, 30% African American, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend L. K. Moss Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Marion County Middle/High School

L. K. Moss Elementary School ranks 858th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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