- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Kosciuszko School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-16.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 261752005423 · Hamtramck, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.9:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamtramck High School (926 students)
Kosciuszko School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-16.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kosciuszko School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamtramck High
Hamtramck High School
926 students
- Dickinson East
Dickinson East Elementary School
529 students
- Dickinson West
Dickinson West Elementary School
422 students
- This school 279
Kosciuszko School
279 students
- Tau Beta Schoo 261
Tau Beta School
261 students
- Holbrook Schoo 186
Holbrook School
186 students
What this shows Kosciuszko School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kosciuszko School compares
Kosciuszko School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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.
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
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~279 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), down 54.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.