L. K. Moss Elementary sees 270 white students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, L. K. Moss Elementary School enrolled 270 white students—a decrease of 5.6% compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment at L. K. Moss Elementary School was reported at 553 students for 2024-25. White students comprised 49% of the student population, the largest racial group at the school.

The school operates within the Marion County School District, which has its central office in Buena Vista.

Among the two schools in Marion County School District, Marion County Middle/High School had the largest white student enrollment for 2024-25, recording 319 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics found that Georgia’s public school student demographics include about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander students.

Chronic absenteeism persists across Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, as reported by the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, GaDOE introduced a statewide program with a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts, and direct support for districts most in need to improve attendance rates.

In 2025, a bill was enacted by Georgia legislators updating school attendance laws to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. Additional measures include new reporting requirements and provisions to help students achieve diplomas through alternate programs.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio reached approximately 14:1, outperforming the national average of 15:1.

Note: Due to potential gaps in the available data, reported percentages may not total exactly 100%.