- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corinth, MS
Kossuth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kossuth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280039001566
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kossuth Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kossuth Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kossuth Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Corinth, MS.
School address
District: Alcorn School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280039001566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Kossuth Middle School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 280039001566 · Corinth, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 12.5:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kossuth Elementary School (570 students)
Kossuth Middle School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Kossuth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kossuth Elemen
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
- This school
Kossuth Middle School
374 students
- Alcorn Central
Alcorn Central Middle School
371 students
What this shows Kossuth Middle School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kossuth Middle School compares
Kossuth Middle 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▼ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Kossuth Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kossuth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kossuth High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kossuth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kossuth Middle School
How many students attend Kossuth Middle School?
Kossuth Middle School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corinth, MS. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kossuth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kossuth Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 20% 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 Middle School?
60.9% of students at Kossuth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kossuth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kossuth Middle School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Corinth, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kossuth Middle School?
Kossuth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Kossuth Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Alcorn School Dist also operates Kossuth Elementary School (570 students), Alcorn Central Elementary School (510 students), and Kossuth High School (398 students). See the Alcorn School Dist district page for the complete list.