- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kosciusko, MS
Kosciusko Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kosciusko Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280234000459
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kosciusko Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Kosciusko · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kosciusko Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciusko Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Kosciusko, MS.
School address
District: Kosciusko School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280234000459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Kosciusko Middle held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 280234000459 · Kosciusko, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 11.6:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Kosciusko Senior High School (579 students)
Kosciusko Middle held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Kosciusko Middle 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
- Kosciusko Lowe
Kosciusko Lower Elem
403 students
- This school
Kosciusko Middle
267 students
- Kosciusko Uppe
Kosciusko Upper Elem
252 students
What this shows Kosciusko Middle reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kosciusko Middle compares
Kosciusko Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 1% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.4%
White 28.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Kosciusko Middle is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Lower Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Upper Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kosciusko Middle'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
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kosciusko Middle
How many students attend Kosciusko Middle?
Kosciusko Middle has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kosciusko, MS. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Middle is 11.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 26% 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 Middle?
81.3% of students at Kosciusko Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kosciusko Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kosciusko Middle is African American at 67.4% of enrollment, in Kosciusko, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kosciusko Middle?
Kosciusko Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Kosciusko?
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciusko Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Kosciusko School District also operates Kosciusko Senior High School (579 students), Kosciusko Junior High School (472 students), and Kosciusko Lower Elem (403 students). See the Kosciusko School District district page for the complete list.