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 Facts (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
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 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Motto
'Choose KOSY!'
School Mascot
Whippets
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
61%
47%
White
35%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Whippets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 (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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