Kossuth Elementary School

www.alcornschools.org

570 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Kossuth Elementary School, located in Corinth, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Alcorn School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for children in the local community, focusing on academic development, character building, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong connection to the values of the surrounding Alcorn County area.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and staff, offering essential information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular activities. Through its commitment to engagement and community involvement, Kossuth Elementary fosters a collaborative partnership between educators and families. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and social-emotional growth, the institution aims to create a safe and productive environment that encourages young learners to reach their full potential.

570

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kossuth Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	538
Hispanic	16
Black	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
538 (94.4%)
Hispanic
16 (2.8%)
Two or More
13 (2.3%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alcorn School District
Phone:	(662)286-2761
Website:	http://www.alcornschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 108