Overview
KOSCIUSKO UPPER ELEM is a public elementary serving grades 4–5 in KOSCIUSKO, Mississippi. The school enrolls 250 students. It is part of the KOSCIUSKO SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
250 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga —
Heerka Heerka Elementary
Grade Span4–5
Degmada Degmada KOSCIUSKO SCHOOL DISTRICT
County28007
Magaalada CityKOSCIUSKO
ZIP39090
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280234000461
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment250
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %84%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)