Overview
KOSCIUSKO UPPER ELEM is a public elementary serving grades 4–5 in KOSCIUSKO, Mississippi. The school enrolls 252 students. It is part of the KOSCIUSKO SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
252 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–5
DistrictKOSCIUSKO SCHOOL DISTRICT
County28007
CityKOSCIUSKO
ZIP39090
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280234000461
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment252
White24.2%
Hispanic / Latino3.6%
Black / African American50.8%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races20.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %85%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)