L. K. Moss Elementary School reported an enrollment of 165 African American students for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 3.8% increase compared to the prior year, as stated by the Georgia Department of Education.
The school’s overall student body numbered 553 for the 2024-25 school year. African American students represented 30% of total enrollment, making up the second-largest demographic group within the school.
L. K. Moss Elementary is part of Marion County School District, which is headquartered in Buena Vista.
Within Marion County School District’s two schools, Marion County Middle/High School had the highest number of African American students in 2024-25, enrolling 213 students.
Statewide, more than 1.7 million students attended Georgia public schools according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary schools enrolled the highest portion with 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by 388,733 middle school students (22.7%) and 539,092 high school students (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools after the COVID-19 pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, according to state data. The Georgia Department of Education introduced a statewide effort—including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and support for high-need districts—to encourage consistent attendance.
In 2025, state lawmakers passed an updated attendance law preventing expulsion solely for absenteeism. The new law also brings additional reporting requirements and supports initiatives that provide alternative diploma pathways for students.
As of 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.
Note: Due to potential gaps in the available data, reported percentages may not total exactly 100%.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 578 | 219 | 38% |
| 2011-12 | 591 | 206 | 35% |
| 2012-13 | 584 | 216 | 37% |
| 2013-14 | 578 | 190 | 33% |
| 2014-15 | 637 | 203 | 32% |
| 2015-16 | 664 | 212 | 32% |
| 2016-17 | 678 | 223 | 33% |
| 2017-18 | 620 | 198 | 32% |
| 2018-19 | 585 | 187 | 32% |
| 2019-20 | 607 | 188 | 31% |
| 2020-21 | 533 | 175 | 33% |
| 2021-22 | 562 | 174 | 31% |
| 2022-23 | 530 | 159 | 30% |
| 2023-24 | 550 | 159 | 29% |
| 2024-25 | 553 | 165 | 30% |
