Enrollment
196
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470117001994
La Grange Moscow Elementary — Moscow, TN
Federal NCES profile for La Grange Moscow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fayette County Public Schools · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Grange Moscow Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
La Grange Moscow Elementary reports 196 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fayette County Public Schools spends $12,193 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.6% from local sources (property taxes), 44.3% from the state, and 27.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Grange Moscow Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,193
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 196 Top 11% in Tennessee — larger than 89% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470117001994
Student demographics
African American 53.1%
White 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 53.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.4%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County Public Schools, which includes La Grange Moscow Elementary.
$12,193
Per student
-1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.3%
Federal 27.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about La Grange Moscow Elementary
How many students attend La Grange Moscow Elementary?
La Grange Moscow Elementary has 196 students enrolled. It is a other school in Moscow, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Grange Moscow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Grange Moscow Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Grange Moscow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Grange Moscow Elementary is African American at 53.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Moscow, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Grange Moscow Elementary?
La Grange Moscow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.