James E. Moss School

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506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

James E. Moss Elementary, located in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake City, is a public school within the Granite School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, serving a diverse student population from kindergarten through fifth grade. Their educational approach emphasizes core academic growth while integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop the character and skills necessary for success in a collaborative classroom environment.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school encourages family and community involvement through active parent-teacher organizations and various school-wide events. The campus utilizes its website to maintain transparent communication, providing families with easy access to school calendars, supply lists, and information regarding extracurricular programs. By prioritizing inclusive instruction and a supportive school culture, James E. Moss Elementary strives to provide a stable and engaging foundational experience for its young learners.

506

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James E. Moss School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	162
Black	88
Asian	96
Two or More	11
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
162 (32.0 %)
White
139 (27.5 %)
Asian
96 (19.0 %)
Black
88 (17.4 %)
Two or More
11 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-4930
Website:	http://mosselementary.weebly.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 36

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 64