Moss Bluff Elementary School

Summary:

Moss Bluff Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, part of the Calcasieu Parish school district. With a student population of 973, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, ranking among the top 10% of elementary schools in Louisiana.

Moss Bluff Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with 84% of students proficient or better in both Mathematics and English Language Arts, compared to 68% and 59% for the district and state, respectively. The school has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 61st out of 675 elementary schools in the state. Moss Bluff also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking 50th out of 635 for female students and 31st out of 208 for special education students. Additionally, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 18.3, lower than many nearby schools.

While Moss Bluff Elementary outperforms the district and state, nearby schools like Gillis Elementary and Western Heights Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance and high rankings. Moss Bluff's student population is predominantly White (77.6%), which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, and the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 46.87%. These factors may contribute to the school's exceptional academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 215 School Street
       Lake Charles, LA  70611


(337) 217-4640

District: Calcasieu Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,625 Help


Students who attend Moss Bluff Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Moss Bluff Middle School
High:    Sam Houston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  986

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
African American:
13.2%
Hispanic:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moss Bluff Elementary School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 6th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Moss Bluff Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Calcasieu Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), African American (13.2%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moss Bluff Elementary School is 14.3. 25 elementary schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moss Bluff Elementary School is $12,625, which is the lowest among 33 elementary schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Moss Bluff Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Moss Bluff Elementary School 61st of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Moss Bluff Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Calcasieu Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Calcasieu Parish 34th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moss Bluff Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Moss Bluff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 88.62 48th 725 93.4%
2008 82.41 103rd 743 86.1%
2009 82.35 110th 738 85.1%
2010 85.81 66th 736 91.0%
2011 85.28 75th 766 90.2%
2012 86.26 66th 764 91.4%
2013 83.86 77th 772 90.0%
2014 82.95 87th 777 88.8%
2015 78.98 133rd 792 83.2%
2016 79.38 137th 742 81.5%
2017 76.95 160th 739 78.3%
2018 81.39 75th 728 89.7%
2019 81.35 126th 731 82.8%
2021 82.20 118th 729 83.8%
2022 84.97 93rd 727 87.2%
2023 84.99 83rd 730 88.6%
2024 88.33 61st 675 91.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Moss Bluff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.47 35th 46 23.9%
2024 57.08 8th 20 60.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Moss Bluff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.51 51st 333 84.7%
2021 75.52 51st 306 83.3%
2022 64.96 92nd 307 70.0%
2023 67.56 83rd 296 72.0%
2024 78.47 31st 208 85.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Moss Bluff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.14 65th 682 90.5%
2019 69.79 215th 697 69.2%
2021 79.61 106th 719 85.3%
2022 80.53 100th 724 86.2%
2023 78.91 114th 723 84.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Moss Bluff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.00 183rd 684 73.2%
2021 82.33 104th 705 85.2%
2022 86.17 62nd 701 91.2%
2023 87.22 65th 705 90.8%
2024 88.75 50th 635 92.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Moss Bluff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.36 29th 281 89.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Moss Bluff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.36 66th 696 90.5%
2021 79.71 128th 704 81.8%
2022 82.40 106th 712 85.1%
2023 81.72 101st 713 85.8%
2024 86.64 69th 651 89.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Moss Bluff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.39 48th 547 91.2%
2019 82.63 71st 559 87.3%
2021 76.33 90th 564 84.0%
2022 76.54 91st 562 83.8%
2023 78.89 91st 570 84.0%
2024 73.83 115th 509 77.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Moss Bluff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.50 20th 168 88.1%
2019 66.83 54th 190 71.6%
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Rank History for White students at Moss Bluff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.85 76th 516 85.3%
2019 67.45 159th 517 69.2%
2021 69.78 143rd 522 72.6%
2022 74.87 110th 517 78.7%
2023 75.68 97th 518 81.3%
2024 77.33 85th 434 80.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Moss Bluff Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 752 752
1990 752 80 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 832
1991 828 69 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 897
1992 837 75 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 912
1993 901 72 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 973
1994 877 66 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 943
1995 819 74 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 897
1996 819 74 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 897
1997 839 72 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 914
1998 828 73 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 913
1999 861 74 8 7 6 n/a n/a 0 956
2000 825 70 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 910
2001 827 76 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 916
2002 810 68 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 888
2003 810 68 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 888
2004 860 64 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 932
2005 860 69 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 936
2006 777 76 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 865
2007 786 61 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 865
2008 790 69 5 19 4 n/a n/a 0 887
2009 792 61 8 21 3 n/a n/a 0 885
2010 819 71 16 25 2 n/a n/a 0 933
2011 789 81 12 20 0 0 14 0 916
2012 782 87 13 30 0 0 17 0 929
2013 807 98 14 33 0 0 27 0 979
2014 795 85 13 30 0 0 29 0 952
2015 782 97 12 26 0 0 35 0 952
2016 754 118 14 36 2 0 39 0 963
2017 777 127 21 33 3 0 26 0 987
2018 767 121 15 41 3 0 29 0 976
2019 758 106 11 53 3 1 37 0 969
2020 761 109 9 43 3 1 34 0 960
2021 683 93 7 38 3 1 31 0 856
2022 703 114 7 41 5 1 40 0 911
2023 755 120 6 40 5 0 47 0 973
2024 742 130 10 52 5 0 47 0 986

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Moss Bluff Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 752 33.0 22.7 22.2
1990 832 40.0 20.8 22.7
1991 897 47.0 19.0 19.3
1992 912 47.0 19.4 19
1993 973 49.0 19.9 21.4
1994 943 50.0 18.9 25.3
1995 897 48.0 18.7 18.4
1996 897 48.0 18.7 18.4
1997 914 50.0 18.3 20.6
1998 913 48.0 19.0 20.5
1999 956 49.0 19.5 25.4
2000 910 49.0 18.6 26.5
2001 916 51.0 18.0 26.4
2002 888 50.0 17.8 27.7
2003 888 50.0 17.8 27.7
2004 932 52.0 17.9 32
2005 936 53.0 17.7 37
2006 865 54.0 16.0 34.5
2007 865 51.0 17.0 34.3
2008 887 52.0 17.1 33.9
2009 885 54.5 16.2 40
2010 933 57.6 16.1 37.5
2011 916 56.4 16.2 42.2
2012 929 57.0 16.2 43.9
2013 979 58.4 16.7 45
2014 952 57.6 16.5 45.9
2015 952 55.0 17.3 44.1
2016 963 70.0 13.7 45.6
2017 987 52.0 18.9 44.6
2018 976 50.4 19.3 40.6
2019 969 47.8 20.2 43.4
2020 960 49.3 19.4 48.4
2021 856 47.9 17.8 45.9
2022 911 49.4 18.4 24
2023 973 53.0 18.3 46.9
2024 986 68.9 14.3 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Moss Bluff Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 752 33.0 22.7 22.2
1990 832 40.0 20.8 22.7
1991 897 47.0 19.0 19.3
1992 912 47.0 19.4 19
1993 973 49.0 19.9 21.4
1994 943 50.0 18.9 25.3
1995 897 48.0 18.7 18.4
1996 897 48.0 18.7 18.4
1997 914 50.0 18.3 20.6
1998 913 48.0 19.0 20.5
1999 956 49.0 19.5 25.4
2000 910 49.0 18.6 26.5
2001 916 51.0 18.0 26.4
2002 888 50.0 17.8 27.7
2003 888 50.0 17.8 27.7
2004 932 52.0 17.9 32
2005 936 53.0 17.7 37
2006 865 54.0 16.0 34.5
2007 865 51.0 17.0 34.3
2008 887 52.0 17.1 33.9
2009 885 54.5 16.2 40
2010 933 57.6 16.1 37.5
2011 916 56.4 16.2 42.2
2012 929 57.0 16.2 43.9
2013 979 58.4 16.7 45
2014 952 57.6 16.5 45.9
2015 952 55.0 17.3 44.1
2016 963 70.0 13.7 45.6
2017 987 52.0 18.9 44.6
2018 976 50.4 19.3 40.6
2019 969 47.8 20.2 43.4
2020 960 49.3 19.4 48.4
2021 856 47.9 17.8 45.9
2022 911 49.4 18.4 24
2023 973 53.0 18.3 46.9
2024 986 68.9 14.3 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Moss Bluff Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,815
2018 $10,181
2019 $10,433
2020 $10,697
2021 $11,692
2022 $12,625

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Moss Bluff Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 83rd of 730 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Moss Bluff Elementary School)9189
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)7373
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moss Bluff Elementary School)9079
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)7575
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Moss Bluff Elementary School)6560
 5%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)4848
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Moss Bluff Elementary School)8180
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)7471
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Moss Bluff Elementary School)8885
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)8076
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Moss Bluff Elementary School)5780
 23%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)5559
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Moss Bluff Elementary School)6765
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)5854
 4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students969973
 0.4%
African American106120
 13.2%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian116
 45.5%
Hispanic5340
 24.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White758755
 0.4%
Two or More Races3747
 27%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.4%46.9%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Moss Bluff Elementary School

Students at Moss Bluff Elementary School are 75% White, 13% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Yes. Moss Bluff Elementary School ranks in the top 9.0% of Louisiana elementary schools.

Students who attend Moss Bluff Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moss Bluff Middle School
High : Sam Houston High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 986 students attended Moss Bluff Elementary School.


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