Enrollment
279
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamtramck, MI
Kosciuszko School
Federal NCES profile for Kosciuszko School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261752005423
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kosciuszko School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kosciuszko School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciuszko School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Hamtramck, MI.
School address
District: Hamtramck School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261752005423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kosciuszko School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kosciuszko School
Kosciuszko School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hamtramck, Michigan, enrolling 279 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.4% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 279 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 394 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hamtramck School District of the City of spends $16,418 per pupil, 22% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hamtramck School District of the City of also operates Hamtramck High School (926 students) and Dickinson East Elementary School (529 students) alongside Kosciuszko School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kosciuszko School compares
Kosciuszko School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$16,418
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
Asian 38.7%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Kosciuszko School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamtramck School District of the City of, which includes Kosciuszko School.
$16,418
Per student
+22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 63.4%
Federal 20.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kosciuszko School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickinson West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tau Beta School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holbrook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kosciuszko School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kosciuszko School
How many students attend Kosciuszko School?
Kosciuszko School has 279 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamtramck, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kosciuszko School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kosciuszko School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Kosciuszko School?
83.4% of students at Kosciuszko School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kosciuszko School?
The largest demographic group at Kosciuszko School is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Hamtramck, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kosciuszko School?
Kosciuszko School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kosciuszko School rank among public schools in Hamtramck?
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciuszko School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Hamtramck, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hamtramck on the city page.
Is Kosciuszko School a good school?
Kosciuszko School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamtramck School District of the City of?
Besides Kosciuszko School, Hamtramck School District of the City of also operates Hamtramck High School (926 students), Dickinson East Elementary School (529 students), and Dickinson West Elementary School (422 students). See the Hamtramck School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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