- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pulaski, VA
Pulaski County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510315003076
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski County Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pulaski · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pulaski County Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski County Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pulaski, VA.
School address
District: Pulaski County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510315003076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Pulaski County Middle held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 510315003076 · Pulaski, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
825 enr · 12.9:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Pulaski County Senior High (1,159 students)
Pulaski County Middle held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Pulaski County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pulaski County
Pulaski County Senior High
1,159 students
- This school
Pulaski County Middle
825 students
- Pulaski Elemen
Pulaski Elementary
472 students
- Critzer Elemen 416
Critzer Elementary
416 students
- Dublin Element 411
Dublin Elementary
411 students
- Riverlawn Elem 380
Riverlawn Elementary
380 students
What this shows Pulaski County Middle reports 825 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pulaski County Middle compares
Pulaski County Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 825 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
825
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$13,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Pulaski County Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski County Public Schools reports $13,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pulaski County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Critzer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dublin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverlawn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pulaski County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~825 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pulaski County Middle
How many students attend Pulaski County Middle?
Pulaski County Middle has 825 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pulaski, VA. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Middle is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pulaski County Middle?
77.1% of students at Pulaski County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski County Middle is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Pulaski, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski County Middle?
Pulaski County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 County Middle rank among public schools in Pulaski?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski County Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pulaski, VA. 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 County Public Schools?
Besides Pulaski County Middle, Pulaski County Public Schools also operates Pulaski County Senior High (1,159 students), Pulaski Elementary (472 students), and Critzer Elementary (416 students). See the Pulaski County Public Schools district page for the complete list.