- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pulaski, WI
Pulaski Community Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski Community Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551233001888
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski Community Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pulaski · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pulaski Community Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Community Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pulaski, WI.
School address
District: Pulaski Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551233001888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Pulaski Community Middle grew from 788 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 551233001888 · Pulaski, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 14.6:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pulaski High (1,165 students)
Pulaski Community Middle grew from 788 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Pulaski Community Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pulaski High
Pulaski High
1,165 students
- This school
Pulaski Community Middle
846 students
- Glenbrook Elem
Glenbrook Elementary
519 students
- Sunnyside Elem
Sunnyside Elementary
497 students
- Hillcrest Elem 434
Hillcrest Elementary
434 students
- Lannoye Elemen 288
Lannoye Elementary
288 students
What this shows Pulaski Community Middle reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pulaski Community Middle compares
Pulaski Community Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 56% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,715
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Pulaski Community Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski Community School District reports $12,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pulaski Community Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenbrook Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lannoye Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pulaski Community Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pulaski Community Middle
How many students attend Pulaski Community Middle?
Pulaski Community Middle has 846 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pulaski, WI. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Community Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pulaski Community Middle?
17.1% of students at Pulaski Community Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski Community Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski Community Middle is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Pulaski, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski Community Middle?
Pulaski Community Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pulaski Community Middle rank among public schools in Pulaski?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Community Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pulaski, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pulaski Community School District?
Besides Pulaski Community Middle, Pulaski Community School District also operates Pulaski High (1,165 students), Glenbrook Elementary (519 students), and Sunnyside Elementary (497 students). See the Pulaski Community School District district page for the complete list.