Excellent
#61 of 863 schools in MS
Top 7% in state
Kossuth Elementary School
Elementary School · Alcorn School Dist · Corinth, MS
An Alcorn School Dist elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14 CR 604, Corinth, MS 38834
- Math 77% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kossuth Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 67% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kossuth Elementary School 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corinth), 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
$50,125
Median home value
$139,300
Median rent
$730/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 499 | Compare → |
| Biggersville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alcorn School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,280NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kossuth Elementary School is listed in ALCORN SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kossuth Elementary School
Kossuth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Corinth, MS, part of Alcorn School Dist, serving approximately 559 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kossuth Elementary School
What grades does Kossuth Elementary School serve?
Kossuth Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kossuth Elementary School?
Kossuth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kossuth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kossuth Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kossuth Elementary School rank in MS?
Kossuth Elementary School ranks #61 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Kossuth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kossuth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kossuth Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kossuth Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kossuth Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kossuth Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kossuth Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kossuth Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kossuth Elementary School?
56.9% of students at Kossuth Elementary School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alcorn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (662) 286-2761
- Area population (ZIP 38834)
- 27,146
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 38834; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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