Very Good
#155 of 863 schools in MS
Top 18% in state
Based on limited data
Kosciusko Lower Elem
Elementary School · Kosciusko School District · Kosciusko, MS
An elementary school in Kosciusko, MS serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
229 West Washington St., Kosciusko, MS 39090
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MS statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kosciusko Lower Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,803/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kosciusko), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,346
Median home value
$114,000
Median rent
$774/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kosciusko School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kosciusko Lower Elem is listed in KOSCIUSKO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kosciusko Lower Elem
Kosciusko Lower Elem is a public elementary school in Kosciusko, MS, part of Kosciusko School District, serving approximately 403 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kosciusko Lower Elem
What grades does Kosciusko Lower Elem serve?
Kosciusko Lower Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Kosciusko Lower Elem?
Kosciusko Lower Elem has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Lower Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Lower Elem is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kosciusko Lower Elem rank in MS?
Kosciusko Lower Elem ranks #155 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Kosciusko Lower Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Kosciusko Lower Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kosciusko Lower Elem a charter school?
No, Kosciusko Lower Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kosciusko Lower Elem a Title I school?
No, Kosciusko Lower Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kosciusko Lower Elem?
86.8% of students at Kosciusko Lower Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Attala County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (662) 289-3364
- Area population (ZIP 39090)
- 11,811
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39090; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.