- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pulaski, TN
Pulaski Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470141000431
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pulaski · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 471
- students enrolled
Pulaski Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pulaski, TN.
School address
District: Giles County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470141000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pulaski Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 470141000431 · Pulaski, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Giles Co High School (688 students)
Pulaski Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Pulaski Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Giles Co High
Giles Co High School
688 students
- Richland Schoo
Richland School
633 students
- Richland Eleme
Richland Elementary
520 students
- This school
Pulaski Elementary
471 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary
397 students
- Bridgeforth Mi
Bridgeforth Middle School
316 students
What this shows Pulaski Elementary reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pulaski Elementary compares
Pulaski Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$11,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Pulaski Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Giles County reports $11,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pulaski Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giles Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeforth Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pulaski Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pulaski Elementary
How many students attend Pulaski Elementary?
Pulaski Elementary has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pulaski, TN. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski Elementary is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Pulaski, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski Elementary?
Pulaski Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 rank among public schools in Pulaski?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pulaski, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Giles County?
Besides Pulaski Elementary, Giles County also operates Giles Co High School (688 students), Richland School (633 students), and Richland Elementary (520 students). See the Giles County district page for the complete list.