Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moss-nuckols Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moss-nuckols Elementary School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Moss-nuckols Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moss-nuckols Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#508 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
23%
22%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moss-nuckols Elementary School's ranking?
Moss-nuckols Elementary School is ranked #508 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Moss-nuckols Elementary School often compared to?
Moss-nuckols Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Trevilians Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Moss-nuckols Elementary School?
579 students attend Moss-nuckols Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Moss-nuckols Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Moss-nuckols Elementary School offer ?
Moss-nuckols Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moss-nuckols Elementary School part of?
Moss-nuckols Elementary School is part of Louisa County School District.
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