- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kinston, NC
Moss Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Moss Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370261001090
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moss Hill Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Kinston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Moss Hill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Hill Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Kinston, NC.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261001090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Moss Hill Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370261001090 · Kinston, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 12.8:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lenoir High (957 students)
Moss Hill Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Moss Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lenoir H
North Lenoir High
957 students
- Contentnea-Sav
Contentnea-Savannah School
789 students
- South Lenoir H
South Lenoir High
721 students
- Kinston High
Kinston High
659 students
- Woodington Mid
Woodington Middle
584 students
- This school 371
Moss Hill Elementary
371 students
What this shows Moss Hill Elementary reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moss Hill Elementary compares
Moss Hill Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,902
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Moss Hill Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lenoir County Public Schools reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moss Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Contentnea-Savannah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moss Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Kinston
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moss Hill Elementary
How many students attend Moss Hill Elementary?
Moss Hill Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kinston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moss Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Moss Hill Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moss Hill Elementary?
99.2% of students at Moss Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moss Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Moss Hill Elementary is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Kinston, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moss Hill Elementary?
Moss Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moss Hill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kinston?
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Hill Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Kinston, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kinston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides Moss Hill Elementary, Lenoir County Public Schools also operates North Lenoir High (957 students), Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students), and South Lenoir High (721 students). See the Lenoir County Public Schools district page for the complete list.