Moss Bluff Elementary School

215 School Street
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 969 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moss Bluff Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moss Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Moss Bluff Elementary School's student population of 969 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
969 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Colors
Purple & Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
6 acres
School Motto
Building Young Minds For Future Times

School Rankings

Moss Bluff Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moss Bluff Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#175 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
54%
34%
56%
42%
45%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
12%
42%
White
77%
41%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Broncos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moss Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Moss Bluff Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Moss Bluff Elementary School often compared to?
Moss Bluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gillis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Moss Bluff Elementary School?
969 students attend Moss Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Moss Bluff Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moss Bluff Elementary School?
Moss Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moss Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Moss Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moss Bluff Elementary School part of?
Moss Bluff Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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