L. K. Moss Elementary School

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

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:
858^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

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

High:

Marion County Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 600

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.3%

African American:

29.2%

Hispanic:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.5%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.78. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 140^th 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
2006	57.36	543^rd	1101	50.7%
2007	53.67	603^rd	1125	46.4%
2008	57.81	532^nd	1134	53.1%
2009	66.55	400^th	1133	64.7%
2010	60.71	528^th	1183	55.4%
2011	58.52	594^th	1212	51.0%
2012	60.72	562^nd	1201	53.2%
2013	59.33	607^th	1225	50.4%
2014	61.13	570^th	1231	53.7%
2015	55.75	501^st	1240	59.6%
2016	49.52	574^th	1233	53.4%
2017	42.35	670^th	1205	44.4%
2018	37.16	746^th	1209	38.3%
2019	41.02	713^th	1234	42.2%
2021	39.69	683^rd	1214	43.7%
2022	40.41	699^th	1244	43.8%
2023	30.41	827^th	1242	33.4%
2024	29.78	858^th	1248	31.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 713^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 827^th 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)	41.6	23	18.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion County)	41.6	23	18.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (L. K. Moss Elementary School)	38.2	41.4	3.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion County)	38.2	41.4	3.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (L. K. Moss Elementary School)	27.6	22.6	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County)	27.6	22.6	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (L. K. Moss Elementary School)	28.5	34.5	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)	28.5	34.5	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (L. K. Moss Elementary School)	41.8	25.8	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County)	41.8	25.8	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (L. K. Moss Elementary School)	31.9	18	13.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)	31.9	18	13.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (L. K. Moss Elementary School)	49.5	28.4	21.1%
5th Grade Science (Marion County)	49.5	28.4	21.1%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	642	600	6.5%
African American	201	175	12.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	85	91	7.1%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	332	308	7.2%
Two or More Races	19	17	10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.9%	82.5%	9.4%

Schools Near L. K. Moss Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
L. K. Moss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Pineville Rd	Buena Vista	31803	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 649-5567	600	39	15.5	82.5%	308 (51.3%)	175 (29.2%)	91 (15.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (2.8%)	29.8	858^th of 1248 public elementary schools	31.3%		30.4	827^th of 1242 public elementary schools	33.4%	31	26.4	19.1	41.7				30.8	31.5	28.6				29.8			$10,491	$1,451	$9,040
Chattahoochee County Education Center	Public	PK, KG-5	140 Merrell St	Cusseta	31805	Chattahoochee County	Chattahoochee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 989-3648	259	20	12.8	87.3%	125 (48.3%)	89 (34.4%)	10 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	27 (10.4%)	56.4	485^th of 1248 public elementary schools	61.1%		51.1	540^th of 1242 public elementary schools	56.5%	55	30.0	51.3	35.9				53.3	56.4	35.9				43.6			$10,499	$821	$9,678
Schley County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1997 US Highway 19 S	Ellaville	31806	Schley County	Schley County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 937-0550	568	40	14.1	49.5%	450 (79.2%)	62 (10.9%)	32 (5.6%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	84.7	182^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	85.4%		80.8	220^th of 1242 public elementary schools	82.3%	38	47.2	55.8	70.4				55.1	68.8	67.9				70.4			$9,910	$539	$9,372
Webster County Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	7168 Washington St	Preston	31824	Webster County	Webster County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 828-3365	195	21	9.4	92.3%	78 (40.0%)	94 (48.2%)	14 (7.2%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	26.1	912^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.9%		29	851^st of 1242 public elementary schools	31.5%	61	21.7	10.5	20.0	38.1	29.2	30.0	47.8	5.3	0.0	23.8	20.8	25.0	26.7	5.0	5.0	$14,291	$1,009	$13,282

Frequently Asked Questions about L. K. Moss Elementary School

Is L. K. Moss Elementary School a good school?

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

What district is L. K. Moss Elementary School in?

Marion County

What schools do graduates of L. K. Moss Elementary School attend?

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

High : Marion County Middle/High School

What is the racial makeup of L. K. Moss Elementary School?

Students at L. K. Moss Elementary School are 51% White, 29% African American, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend L. K. Moss Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended L. K. Moss Elementary School.

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