Kosciusko Lower Elementary School serves 433 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kosciusko Lower Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
63%
47%
White
34%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
26%
School Statewide Testing
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?
433 students attend Kosciusko Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kosciusko Lower Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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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