- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kosciusko, MS
Kosciusko Upper Elem
Federal NCES profile for Kosciusko Upper Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280234000461
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kosciusko Upper Elem earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Kosciusko · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kosciusko Upper Elem has class sizes smaller than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciusko Upper Elem ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kosciusko, MS.
School address
District: Kosciusko School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280234000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Kosciusko Upper Elem shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-17.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 280234000461 · Kosciusko, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 11:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Kosciusko Senior High School (579 students)
Kosciusko Upper Elem shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-17.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Kosciusko Upper 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
- Kosciusko Lowe
Kosciusko Lower Elem
403 students
- Kosciusko Midd
Kosciusko Middle
267 students
- This school
Kosciusko Upper Elem
252 students
What this shows Kosciusko Upper Elem reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kosciusko Upper Elem compares
Kosciusko Upper 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▼ 4% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.8%
White 24.2%
Two or More 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Kosciusko Upper Elem 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 Upper 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Lower Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kosciusko Upper 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
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kosciusko Upper Elem
How many students attend Kosciusko Upper Elem?
Kosciusko Upper Elem has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kosciusko, MS. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Upper Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Upper Elem is 11:1, which is 17% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 30% 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 Upper Elem?
77.2% of students at Kosciusko Upper Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kosciusko Upper Elem?
The largest demographic group at Kosciusko Upper Elem is African American at 50.8% of enrollment, in Kosciusko, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kosciusko Upper Elem?
Kosciusko Upper Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Upper Elem rank among public schools in Kosciusko?
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciusko Upper Elem ranks #2 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 Upper Elem, 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.