Enrollment
846
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pulaski Community Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pulaski Community Middle
Pulaski Community Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Pulaski, Wisconsin, enrolling 846 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 93% of state schools at 846 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Pulaski Community School District also operates Pulaski High (1,165 students) and Glenbrook Elementary (519 students) alongside Pulaski Community Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pulaski Community Middle compares
Pulaski Community Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pulaski Community School District, which includes Pulaski Community Middle.
$12,136
Per student
-19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 58.7%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~846 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pulaski on the city page.
Is Pulaski Community Middle a good school?
Pulaski Community Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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