- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kosciusko, MS
Kosciusko Lower Elem
Federal NCES profile for Kosciusko Lower Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280234000458
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kosciusko Lower Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Kosciusko · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kosciusko Lower Elem has class sizes smaller than 93% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciusko Lower Elem ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kosciusko, MS.
School address
District: Kosciusko School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280234000458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Kosciusko Lower Elem shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 280234000458 · Kosciusko, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 9.6:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Kosciusko Senior High School (579 students)
Kosciusko Lower Elem shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Kosciusko Lower Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kosciusko Seni
Kosciusko Senior High School
579 students
- Kosciusko Juni
Kosciusko Junior High School
472 students
- This school
Kosciusko Lower Elem
403 students
- Kosciusko Midd
Kosciusko Middle
267 students
- Kosciusko Uppe
Kosciusko Upper Elem
252 students
What this shows Kosciusko Lower Elem reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kosciusko Lower Elem compares
Kosciusko Lower Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$13,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.5%
White 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Kosciusko Lower Elem is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Kosciusko School District reports $13,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kosciusko Lower Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Upper Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kosciusko Lower Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kosciusko Lower Elem
How many students attend Kosciusko Lower Elem?
Kosciusko Lower Elem has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kosciusko, MS. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Lower Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Lower Elem is 9.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 39% 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 Kosciusko Lower Elem?
86.6% of students at Kosciusko Lower Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kosciusko Lower Elem?
The largest demographic group at Kosciusko Lower Elem is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Kosciusko, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kosciusko Lower Elem?
Kosciusko Lower Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Kosciusko Lower Elem rank among public schools in Kosciusko?
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciusko Lower Elem ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kosciusko, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kosciusko on the city page.
What other schools are in Kosciusko School District?
Besides Kosciusko Lower Elem, Kosciusko School District also operates Kosciusko Senior High School (579 students), Kosciusko Junior High School (472 students), and Kosciusko Middle (267 students). See the Kosciusko School District district page for the complete list.