Kosciusko Lower Elementary School serves 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Motto
'Choose KOSY!'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kosciusko Lower Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
60%
45%
White
34%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Whippets
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kosciusko Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Kosciusko Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Creek Elementary School, Kosciusko Middle Elementary 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?
60% of Kosciusko Lower Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kosciusko Lower Elementary School?
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kosciusko Lower Elementary School offer ?
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kosciusko Lower Elementary School part of?
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School is part of Kosciusko School District.
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