MOSS HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Moss Hill Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lenoir County Public Schools school district, located in Kinston, NC with about 464 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Moss Hill Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Moss Hill Elementary School, located in Kinston, North Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lenoir County Public Schools district. Situated on Highway 55 West, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community. It focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, foundational literacy, and numeracy, while aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond standard academics, Moss Hill Elementary is committed to the holistic development of its students, emphasizing the importance of character, community engagement, and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern educational resources, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of the Lenoir County system, the school works closely with families and stakeholders to maintain a collaborative educational culture that promotes lifelong learning and student achievement.
For more information, contact Moss Hill Elementary at (252) 569-5071 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 569-5071
MOSS HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kinston, NC with about 464 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lenoir County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 464
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 464 students
- White
- 51.7%
- Black or African American
- 22.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.