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What's the vibe like in the hallways at MOSS EL right now?
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Enrollment
380
Elementary
DISTRICT 350 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BIG SPRING ISD·NCES 481020000480
Moss Elementary School
3200 FORDHAM AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720 · (432) 264-4148 · Howard County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL380 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
278 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 116 | 31% |
| Kindergarten | 264 | 69% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within BIG SPRING ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Moss Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Elementary School this school | 380 | 73.2% | N/A |
| Harmony Hills Elementary School SAN ANTONIO | 382 | 72.8% | 48.1% |
| Rodriguez Elementary School SAN MARCOS | 445 | 73.7% | 48.9% |
| Venus Primary School VENUS | 397 | 73.8% | N/A |
| Vic Robertson Elementary School ROUND ROCK | 367 | 76.6% | 29.4% |
| Ireland Elementary School ODESSA | 431 | 73.1% | 28.3% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Moss Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Howard County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 380 | #3,652 of 4,938 | #4 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.3:1 | #4,280 of 4,622 | #6 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.0% | #2,952 of 4,628 | #6 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 73.2% | #2,386 of 4,789 | #3 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -19.8% | #1,187 of 2,838 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
380
-84 (-18%) vs 2020
+54% since 1990-91, when it was 246
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
was 17.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 380 | 20.7 | 18.3:1 | 73% (278) |
| 2023-24 | 427 | 25.5 | 16.8:1 | 72% (308) |
| 2022-23 | 461 | 25.2 | 18.3:1 | 75% (345) |
| 2020-21 | 464 | 26 | 17.9:1 | 70% (326) |
| 2017-18 | 474 | 25.4 | 18.7:1 | 72% (339) |
| 2015-16 | 392 | 21 | 18.7:1 | 59% (230) |
| 2010-11 | 360 | 23 | 15.7:1 | 63% (226) |
| 2000-01 | 342 | 22 | 15.6:1 | 54% (185) |
| 1990-91 | 246 | 16 | 15.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Moss Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (474 to 380); teachers down 18% (25.4 to 20.7).
About Moss Elementary School
Moss Elementary School is classified as an elementary school. It is located in BIG SPRING, Texas. The school enrolls 380 students, from pre-K through kindergarten. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Texas is about 519, so this school runs 27% smaller than that.
The district, BIG SPRING ISD, has 3,742 students enrolled across 8 schools.
A majority of students at Moss Elementary School, 74%, are Hispanic. Other reported shares: 18% White, 4% Black, and 3% multiracial. Howard County's residents are about 48% Hispanic, 26 points below the school's share. Moss Elementary School has a diversity index of 42%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 18.3:1, with 20.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1, lower than at this school. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 73% of enrollment. It compares with 60% for public schools in Howard County.
According to the American Community Survey, in Howard County, median household income is about $69,649, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Moss Elementary School is one of 15 public schools in Howard County, which together enroll about 5,521 students.
The school nearest to Moss Elementary School is Washington Elementary School, at a distance of about 0.8 miles. Counting only straight-line distance, 7 other public schools are within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put Moss Elementary School in a town far from an urbanized area (Town: Remote).
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count declined from 464 to 380.
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Howard County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
32,290
Census ACS
Median income
$69,649
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
5,521 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BIG SPRING ISD
- Big Spring High SchoolHigh · 982 students
- Big Spring Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 522 students
- Marcy Elementary SchoolElementary · 513 students
- Big Spring Junior High SchoolMiddle · 490 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 489 students
- Goliad Elementary SchoolElementary · 271 students
Other schools in BIG SPRING
- Big Spring High SchoolHigh · 982 students
- Big Spring Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 522 students
- Marcy Elementary SchoolElementary · 513 students
- Big Spring Junior High SchoolMiddle · 490 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 489 students
- Forsan Elementary SchoolElementary · 343 students
Other Moss Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Moss Elementary. Moss Elementary School is the largest of the 3.
- Moss Elementary SchoolMESQUITE, TX · 337 students
- Moss Elementary SchoolHoldenville, OK · 169 students
Nearby schools
- Washington Elementary School0.8 mi · 489
- Big Spring Junior High School1.5 mi · 490
- Big Spring High School1.6 mi · 982
- Kentwood Elementary School1.9 mi · 95
- Big Spring Intermediate School1.9 mi · 522
- Goliad Elementary School1.9 mi · 271
Frequently asked questions
About Moss Elementary SchoolHow large is Moss Elementary School?
Moss Elementary School enrolls approximately 380 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Moss Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Moss Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moss Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Moss Elementary School is approximately 18.3:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Moss Elementary School?
At Moss Elementary School, the student body is approximately 18% White, 74% Hispanic, 4% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is Moss Elementary School public or private?
Moss Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by BIG SPRING ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.