Kosciusko Upper Elementary

www.kosciuskoschools.com

252 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, located at 120 4th Avenue in Kosciusko, Mississippi, is a key component of the Kosciusko School District. Serving students in the upper elementary grades, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment designed to bridge the gap between primary schooling and middle school. The institution is committed to fostering a supportive community where students can develop both their academic skills and their personal character in a structured, grade-appropriate setting.

As part of the wider Kosciusko School District, the school utilizes the district’s resources and curriculum standards to prepare students for future educational success. By emphasizing core subjects and encouraging student participation, Kosciusko Upper Elementary aims to create a positive learning culture. Families and community members looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can visit their official website at http://www.ksd.k12.ms.us.

252

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kosciusko Upper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	9
Black	128
Asian	2
Two or More	52

Black
128 (50.8%)
White
61 (24.2%)
Two or More
52 (20.6%)
Hispanic
9 (3.6%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

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:	Kosciusko School District
Phone:	(662)289-2264
Website:	http://www.kosciuskoschools.com
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 108