Pulaski Central School District

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Pulaski, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 59/100 ranks Pulaski Central School District #251 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $26,858 per pupil, Pulaski Central School District ranks #480 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

967
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$26,858
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pulaski Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 967 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Oswego County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,858 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 24.5% local, 63.6% state, and 11.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 59/100, ranked #251 of 931 in New York against a state average of 45, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 253.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 30.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.4% White, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Pulaski Middle-High School, enrolling 507 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Pulaski Middle-High School accounts for 52.4% of all Pulaski Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Pulaski Central School District a distant remainder — means Pulaski Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Pulaski Central School District student-counselor ratio is 254:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Pulaski Central School District is typically wider than the Pulaski Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Pulaski Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 30.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.9%
Federal
63.6%
State
24.5%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
251 / 931
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Pulaski Central School District.

White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
253.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Pulaski Central School District

School Enrollment
Pulaski Middle-High School
507
Pulaski Elementary School
422

How Pulaski Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New York districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Williamsburg Charter High School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Evergreen Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Canisteo-Greenwood Csd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Portville Central School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Sag Harbor Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Pulaski Central School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pulaski Central School District?

Pulaski Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 967 students.

How much does Pulaski Central School District spend per student?

Pulaski Central School District spends $26,858 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #251 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Pulaski Central School District?

Pulaski Central School District students are 94.4% White, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pulaski Central School District?

Pulaski Central School District has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #251 out of 931 districts in New York.