Enrollment
644
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hawkinsville, GA
Pulaski County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130422001513
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski County Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hawkinsville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pulaski County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hawkinsville, GA.
School address
District: Pulaski County · Georgia
NCES ID 130422001513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pulaski County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pulaski County Elementary School
Pulaski County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hawkinsville, Georgia, enrolling 644 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 644 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 429 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #243.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 644 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pulaski County also operates Hawkinsville High School (388 students) and Pulaski County Middle School (288 students) alongside Pulaski County Elementary School.
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 County Elementary School compares
Pulaski County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$13,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 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 44.3%
African American 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Pulaski County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pulaski County, which includes Pulaski County Elementary School.
$13,866
Per student
+0%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.3%
State 77.4%
Federal 9.4%
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 County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkinsville High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski County Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pulaski County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~644 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pulaski County Elementary School
How many students attend Pulaski County Elementary School?
Pulaski County Elementary School has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hawkinsville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia 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 County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Pulaski County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski County Elementary School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Hawkinsville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski County Elementary School?
Pulaski County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 County Elementary School rank among public schools in Hawkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hawkinsville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hawkinsville on the city page.
Is Pulaski County Elementary School a good school?
Pulaski County Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia 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 County?
Besides Pulaski County Elementary School, Pulaski County also operates Hawkinsville High School (388 students) and Pulaski County Middle School (288 students). See the Pulaski County district page for the complete list.
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