Serving 250 students in grades 4-5, Kosciusko Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Kosciusko Upper Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#369 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
64%
47%
White
30%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Kosciusko Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School is ranked #369 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kosciusko Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kosciusko Junior High School, Kosciusko Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Kosciusko Upper Elementary School?
250 students attend Kosciusko Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kosciusko Upper Elementary School offer ?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kosciusko Upper Elementary School part of?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School is part of Kosciusko School District.
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