Mossy Oaks Elementary

Summary:

Mossy Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Beaufort, South Carolina, serving 352 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Beaufort 01 School District, which is ranked 26 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Mossy Oaks Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.1% White, 39.2% African American, 14.77% Hispanic, 2.27% Asian, and 11.65% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in SC READY/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Mossy Oaks had 55.4% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA, compared to 53.2% for the district and 53.8% for the state. Interestingly, the school ranks higher for female students and African American students compared to the overall school ranking.

Mossy Oaks Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 22.34% to 100% free and reduced lunch recipients. The school has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $13,244 in 2019-2020 to $21,353 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Whale Branch Elementary and St. Helena Elementary, Mossy Oaks performs better academically, suggesting that it may be a higher-performing school within the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2510 Mossy Oaks Road
       Beaufort, SC  29902


(843) 322-2900

District: Beaufort 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,353 Help


Students who attend Mossy Oaks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Beaufort Middle
High:    Beaufort High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.2%
White:
32.1%
Hispanic:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mossy Oaks Elementary ranks worse than 56.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 11th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mossy Oaks Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.2%), White (32.1%), Hispanic (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mossy Oaks Elementary is 11. 13 elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mossy Oaks Elementary is $21,353, which is the 6th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mossy Oaks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mossy Oaks Elementary 362nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Mossy Oaks Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Beaufort 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort 01 26th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mossy Oaks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mossy Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.59 156th 542 71.2%
2004 62.91 208th 550 62.2%
2005 80.50 79th 557 85.8%
2006 77.35 97th 559 82.6%
2007 74.64 124th 566 78.1%
2008 72.45 135th 577 76.6%
2009 62.59 222nd 580 61.7%
2010 59.67 245th 589 58.4%
2011 53.02 313th 597 47.6%
2012 56.65 288th 594 51.5%
2013 45.07 360th 599 39.9%
2014 49.80 351st 630 44.3%
2015 44.19 357th 638 44.0%
2016 54.54 276th 619 55.4%
2017 52.17 302nd 639 52.7%
2018 52.60 286th 624 54.2%
2019 40.86 392nd 643 39.0%
2021 55.27 265th 622 57.4%
2022 51.78 298th 625 52.3%
2023 40.80 382nd 644 40.7%
2024 43.34 362nd 638 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mossy Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.31 251st 588 57.3%
2019 46.67 339th 600 43.5%
2021 63.23 199th 580 65.7%
2022 59.44 232nd 600 61.3%
2023 46.84 317th 608 47.9%
2024 53.13 280th 599 53.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Mossy Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.95 232nd 570 59.3%
2019 47.09 322nd 588 45.2%
2021 64.92 190th 554 65.7%
2022 67.85 169th 573 70.5%
2023 37.82 360th 580 37.9%
2024 48.76 290th 565 48.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mossy Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.18 26th 161 83.9%
2019 71.40 38th 189 79.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Mossy Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.49 316th 571 44.7%
2019 34.65 395th 590 33.1%
2021 51.24 266th 561 52.6%
2022 44.55 325th 579 43.9%
2023 39.39 354th 582 39.2%
2024 37.90 355th 568 37.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Mossy Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.33 173rd 412 58.0%
2019 56.27 164th 421 61.0%
2022 59.94 130th 393 66.9%
2023 39.61 242nd 394 38.6%
2024 41.75 220th 369 40.4%
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Rank History for White students at Mossy Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.96 227th 457 50.3%
2019 37.88 316th 472 33.1%
2022 58.74 193rd 455 57.6%
2023 48.67 255th 463 44.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, July 10, 2016

Open Quote My son first started attending this school in 1st grade and will start 3rd grade in the fall. We have been beyond blessed with amazing teachers and staff who truly care about the kids. (Mrs. Maroney & Mrs. Squires were both so amazing!) My son has an IEP and their special education program is fantastic. We adore Ms. Caton! EVERYONE wants him to succeed and to make sure they are helping him the best way they can so he can flourish. Everyone is very involved. Dr. Mac and Mr. Gruel are fantastic about keeping parents in the loop and I love seeing them out front every morning greeting kids by name at drop off. It's the little things that make this school stand out. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mossy Oaks Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 363 256 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1989 398 251 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1990 346 233 12 12 1 n/a n/a 0 604
1991 370 223 16 8 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1992 363 216 14 13 2 n/a n/a 0 608
1993 363 245 10 10 3 n/a n/a 0 631
1994 355 209 8 12 3 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 319 164 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 319 164 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 290 139 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1998 278 152 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 277 143 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 301 178 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2001 237 137 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 280 146 6 21 2 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 280 146 6 21 2 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 274 149 4 18 3 n/a n/a 0 448
2005 306 140 6 18 4 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 302 136 13 22 2 n/a n/a 2 477
2007 301 129 12 21 4 n/a n/a 0 467
2008 265 131 11 25 3 n/a n/a 2 437
2009 256 139 10 31 2 n/a n/a 5 443
2010 247 174 15 39 3 n/a n/a 7 485
2011 237 172 11 44 0 3 31 0 498
2012 212 169 12 40 0 0 28 0 461
2013 206 154 10 38 0 0 19 0 427
2014 179 148 11 53 0 0 25 0 416
2015 156 153 11 50 1 1 31 0 403
2016 148 154 6 53 1 1 34 0 397
2017 159 176 7 48 1 0 28 0 419
2018 175 160 8 43 1 0 23 0 410
2019 173 161 4 54 0 0 25 0 417
2020 147 157 3 29 0 0 40 0 376
2021 130 141 3 35 0 0 42 0 351
2022 144 130 4 42 0 1 37 0 358
2023 113 138 8 52 0 0 41 0 352

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 Mossy Oaks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 33.1 19.1 n/a
1989 672 34.7 19.3 n/a
1990 604 31.0 19.4 n/a
1991 618 33.0 18.7 33.2
1992 608 30.8 19.7 33.6
1993 631 35.0 18.0 33.1
1994 587 34.0 17.3 38.7
1995 504 28.0 18.0 29.8
1996 504 28.0 18.0 29.8
1997 448 28.0 16.0 31.5
1998 451 27.0 16.7 30.8
1999 445 26.0 17.1 35.7
2000 496 28.0 17.7 34.5
2001 384 28.0 13.7 39.6
2002 455 28.0 16.3 44.6
2003 455 28.0 16.3 44.6
2004 448 30.9 14.5 44.4
2005 474 29.0 16.3 42.6
2006 477 31.0 15.4 44.2
2007 467 37.0 12.6 37
2008 437 31.0 14.1 45.3
2009 443 30.0 14.8 54.3
2010 485 33.0 14.7 60.5
2011 498 33.0 15.0 56.6
2012 461 34.0 13.5 58.4
2013 427 33.0 12.9 66.3
2014 416 30.0 13.8 65.6
2015 403 28.0 14.3 64
2016 397 32.0 12.4 70.3
2017 419 32.0 13.0 100
2018 410 34.0 12.0 100
2019 417 33.0 12.6 69.5
2020 376 33.0 11.3 99.2
2021 351 34.0 10.3 65.8
2022 358 35.0 10.2 100
2023 352 32.0 11.0 100

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 Mossy Oaks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 33.1 19.1 n/a
1989 672 34.7 19.3 n/a
1990 604 31.0 19.4 n/a
1991 618 33.0 18.7 33.2
1992 608 30.8 19.7 33.6
1993 631 35.0 18.0 33.1
1994 587 34.0 17.3 38.7
1995 504 28.0 18.0 29.8
1996 504 28.0 18.0 29.8
1997 448 28.0 16.0 31.5
1998 451 27.0 16.7 30.8
1999 445 26.0 17.1 35.7
2000 496 28.0 17.7 34.5
2001 384 28.0 13.7 39.6
2002 455 28.0 16.3 44.6
2003 455 28.0 16.3 44.6
2004 448 30.9 14.5 44.4
2005 474 29.0 16.3 42.6
2006 477 31.0 15.4 44.2
2007 467 37.0 12.6 37
2008 437 31.0 14.1 45.3
2009 443 30.0 14.8 54.3
2010 485 33.0 14.7 60.5
2011 498 33.0 15.0 56.6
2012 461 34.0 13.5 58.4
2013 427 33.0 12.9 66.3
2014 416 30.0 13.8 65.6
2015 403 28.0 14.3 64
2016 397 32.0 12.4 70.3
2017 419 32.0 13.0 100
2018 410 34.0 12.0 100
2019 417 33.0 12.6 69.5
2020 376 33.0 11.3 99.2
2021 351 34.0 10.3 65.8
2022 358 35.0 10.2 100
2023 352 32.0 11.0 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mossy Oaks Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $775 (6.0%) $701 (5.4%) $1,476 (11.5%) $9,466 (73.6%) $1,928 (15.0%) $11,394 (88.5%) $12,870
2020 $566 (4.3%) $228 (1.7%) $795 (6.0%) $9,946 (75.1%) $2,504 (18.9%) $12,449 (94.0%) $13,244
2021 $963 (6.4%) $574 (3.8%) $1,537 (10.2%) $11,372 (75.2%) $2,219 (14.7%) $13,591 (89.8%) $15,128
2022 $1,409 (7.5%) $935 (5.0%) $2,345 (12.5%) $14,280 (75.9%) $2,186 (11.6%) $16,466 (87.5%) $18,810
2023 $1,495 (7.0%) $2,008 (9.4%) $3,503 (16.4%) $15,475 (72.5%) $2,375 (11.1%) $17,850 (83.6%) $21,353

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mossy Oaks Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 392nd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 382nd of 644 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mossy Oaks Elementary)5045.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)47.850.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mossy Oaks Elementary)59.645.2
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)5852.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Mossy Oaks Elementary)32.336.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Beaufort 01)53.444.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mossy Oaks Elementary)45.649
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)50.455.6
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mossy Oaks Elementary)45.543.7
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)53.746.8
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mossy Oaks Elementary)30.649.1
 18.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)40.256.8
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mossy Oaks Elementary)3640
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)47.945.9
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students417352
 15.6%
African American161138
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic5452
 3.7%
Pacific Islander00
White173113
 34.7%
Two or More Races2541
 64%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.5%100%
 30.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mossy Oaks Elementary

Mossy Oaks Elementary ranks 362nd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended Mossy Oaks Elementary.

Students who attend Mossy Oaks Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beaufort Middle
High : Beaufort High

Students at Mossy Oaks Elementary are 39% African American, 32% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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