Moss-Nuckols Elementary

2055 Courthouse Road
Louisa, VA 23093

637 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Moss-Nuckols Elementary School is a public school located in Louisa, Virginia, serving students in the Louisa County Public Schools district. Situated on Courthouse Road, the school functions as a foundational pillar for local families, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a rural/suburban district, the school works to foster a sense of community among its students, faculty, and local stakeholders.

The school is dedicated to preparing elementary-aged children for their future educational journeys by utilizing a standard Virginia-aligned curriculum while integrating technology and collaborative learning practices. Like many schools in the region, Moss-Nuckols focuses on small-group instruction and differentiated learning to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its various programs and community engagement initiatives, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build strong character and achieve their full potential.

637

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moss-Nuckols Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	47
Black	127
Asian	9
Two or More	74
American Indian	2

White
378 (59.3%)
Black
127 (19.9%)
Two or More
74 (11.6%)
Hispanic
47 (7.4%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Louisa County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)967-1347
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
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 28

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 92