- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Savannah, GA
Pulaski Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130102000386
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #23 of 26
- schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pulaski Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Elementary School ranks #23 of 26 schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102000386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Pulaski Elementary School shrank from 611 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 130102000386 · Savannah, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,147 enr · 27.3:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Pulaski Elementary School shrank from 611 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pulaski Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Godley Station
Godley Station School
1,585 students
- Groves High Sc
Groves High School
1,469 students
- Jenkins High S
Jenkins High School
1,265 students
- This school
Pulaski Elementary School
1,147 students
- New Hampstead
New Hampstead High School
1,123 students
- New Hampstead
New Hampstead K-8 School
1,118 students
What this shows Pulaski Elementary School reports 1,147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pulaski Elementary School compares
Pulaski Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 90% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,147 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,147
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
White 11.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Pulaski Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Savannah-Chatham County reports $15,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pulaski Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley Station School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groves High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead K-8 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pulaski Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Savannah
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Godley Station School
Standard public school
1,585 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Hesse School
Standard public school
996 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
Standard public school
770 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Southwest Elementary School
Standard public school
769 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
White Bluff Elementary School
Standard public school
701 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Windsor Forest Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pulaski Elementary School
How many students attend Pulaski Elementary School?
Pulaski Elementary School has 1,147 students enrolled. It is a public school in Savannah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Elementary School is 27.3:1, which is 90% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pulaski Elementary School?
52.9% of students at Pulaski Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski Elementary School is African American at 49.8% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski Elementary School?
Pulaski Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Elementary School ranks #23 of 26 schools in Savannah, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Savannah on the city page.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides Pulaski Elementary School, Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students), Groves High School (1,469 students), and Jenkins High School (1,265 students). See the Savannah-Chatham County district page for the complete list.