- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Meriden, CT
Casimir Pulaski School
Federal NCES profile for Casimir Pulaski School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090240000440
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casimir Pulaski School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #13 of 14
- public schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Casimir Pulaski School has class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casimir Pulaski School ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Casimir Pulaski School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090240000440 · Meriden, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 13.1:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
Casimir Pulaski School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Casimir Pulaski School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis T. Mal
Francis T. Maloney High School
1,291 students
- Orville H. Pla
Orville H. Platt High School
1,191 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
773 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
684 students
- This school
Casimir Pulaski School
539 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
536 students
What this shows Casimir Pulaski School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Casimir Pulaski School compares
Casimir Pulaski School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 100% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
White 16.0%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Casimir Pulaski School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Meriden School District reports $19,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Casimir Pulaski School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orville H. Platt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casimir Pulaski School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Meriden
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Casimir Pulaski School
How many students attend Casimir Pulaski School?
Casimir Pulaski School has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casimir Pulaski School?
The student-teacher ratio at Casimir Pulaski School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Casimir Pulaski School?
72.7% of students at Casimir Pulaski School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Casimir Pulaski School?
The largest demographic group at Casimir Pulaski School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casimir Pulaski School?
Casimir Pulaski School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Casimir Pulaski School rank among public schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Casimir Pulaski School ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Meriden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meriden School District?
Besides Casimir Pulaski School, Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students), Orville H. Platt High School (1,191 students), and Edison Middle School (773 students). See the Meriden School District district page for the complete list.