Moss Street Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moss Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Moss Street Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Moss Street Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
50%
24%
White
19%
42%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Moss Street Elementary School?
354 students attend Moss Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Moss Street Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moss Street Elementary School?
Moss Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Moss Street Elementary School offer ?
Moss Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Moss Street Elementary School part of?
Moss Street Elementary School is part of Rockingham County Schools.
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