L. K. Moss Elementary School

Marion County
1707 Pineville Rd
Buena Vista, GA 31803
600 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
L. K. Moss Elementary School is a public school located in Buena Vista, Georgia, serving students within the Marion County School District. As a key educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and social development, helping students build the necessary skills for their future academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Buena Vista, reflecting the values and tight-knit nature of Marion County. Beyond its classroom curriculum, L. K. Moss Elementary often prioritizes student engagement and community involvement, striving to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and student growth, the school plays a vital role in preparing the youth of the region for their transition to middle school and beyond.
600
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    308 (51.3 %)
  • Black
    175 (29.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (15.2 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marion County
Phone: (229)649-5567
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 606
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 66
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 98
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 87
Grade 5 91
Gender Ratio