- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corinth, MS
Kossuth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kossuth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280039001151
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kossuth Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kossuth Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kossuth Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Corinth, MS.
School address
District: Alcorn School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280039001151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Kossuth Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 280039001151 · Corinth, MS Other · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 13:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Alcorn Central Elementary School (510 students)
Kossuth Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Kossuth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kossuth Elementary School
570 students
- Alcorn Central
Alcorn Central Elementary School
510 students
- Kossuth High S
Kossuth High School
398 students
- Alcorn Central
Alcorn Central High School
386 students
- Kossuth Middle
Kossuth Middle School
374 students
- Alcorn Central
Alcorn Central Middle School
371 students
What this shows Kossuth Elementary School reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kossuth Elementary School compares
Kossuth Elementary School 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 27% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,280
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 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Kossuth Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alcorn School Dist reports $11,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kossuth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kossuth High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kossuth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kossuth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Corinth
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kossuth Elementary School
How many students attend Kossuth Elementary School?
Kossuth Elementary School has 570 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corinth, MS. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kossuth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kossuth Elementary School is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Kossuth Elementary School?
58.8% of students at Kossuth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kossuth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kossuth Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Corinth, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kossuth Elementary School?
Kossuth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Kossuth Elementary School rank among public schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Kossuth Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Corinth, 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 Corinth on the city page.
What other schools are in Alcorn School Dist?
Besides Kossuth Elementary School, Alcorn School Dist also operates Alcorn Central Elementary School (510 students), Kossuth High School (398 students), and Alcorn Central High School (386 students). See the Alcorn School Dist district page for the complete list.