Moss Hill Elementary

schools.lenoir.k12.nc.us/mosshill/

389 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

389

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moss Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	67
Black	74
Two or More	29

White
219 (56.3 %)
Black
74 (19.0 %)
Hispanic
67 (17.2 %)
Two or More
29 (7.5 %)

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:	Lenoir County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)569-5071
Website:	http://schools.lenoir.k12.nc.us/mosshill/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
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

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 74