Kosciusko Lower Elementary School

109 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School serves 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Kosciusko Lower Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
403 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kosciusko Lower Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
5%
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Black
61%
47%
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White
35%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Kosciusko Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Kosciusko Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Creek Attendance Center, Kosciusko Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Kosciusko Lower Elementary School?
403 students attend Kosciusko Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Kosciusko Lower Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kosciusko Lower Elementary School?
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kosciusko Lower Elementary School offer ?
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Kosciusko Lower Elementary School part of?
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School is part of Kosciusko School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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