Mossy Oaks Elementary

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mossy Oaks Elementary School, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing education for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Beaufort County School District, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the faculty emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

The school is well-regarded for its vibrant atmosphere and strong emphasis on community engagement. Mossy Oaks often integrates local culture and environmental awareness into its curriculum, utilizing the unique coastal setting of Beaufort to enhance hands-on learning experiences. By maintaining a balance between rigorous state standards and a nurturing approach to individual student needs, the school strives to create a foundation where children feel empowered to succeed both in the classroom and in their extracurricular pursuits.

327

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mossy Oaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	41
Black	131
Asian	7
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	2

Black
131 (40.1%)
White
92 (28.1%)
Two or More
54 (16.5%)
Hispanic
41 (12.5%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beaufort 01
Phone:	(843)322-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mossy Oaks Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mossy Oaks Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	44.3%
Male	182	55.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th