Moss Street Elementary School serves 357 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Moss Street Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
57%
25%
White
18%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Moss Street Elementary School often compared to?
Moss Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsburg Elementary School, South End Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Moss Street Elementary School?
357 students attend Moss Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Moss Street Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 12% 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 School District.
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