Enrollment
472
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pulaski, VA
Pulaski Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510315002460
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pulaski · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pulaski Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pulaski, VA.
School address
District: Pulaski County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510315002460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pulaski Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pulaski Elementary
Pulaski Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pulaski, Virginia, enrolling 472 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 400 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #200.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pulaski's public schools, it stands alongside Critzer Elementary (416 students): Pulaski Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 13.9:1).
Pulaski County Public Schools also operates Pulaski County Senior High (1,159 students) and Pulaski County Middle (825 students) alongside Pulaski Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Pulaski Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 16% in Virginia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$12,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 77.5%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Pulaski Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pulaski County Public Schools, which includes Pulaski Elementary.
$12,756
Per student
-13%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 56.2%
Federal 12.2%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pulaski County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Critzer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dublin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverlawn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- 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
Similar other schools in Pulaski
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pulaski Elementary
How many students attend Pulaski Elementary?
Pulaski Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pulaski, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% 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 Elementary?
80.8% of students at Pulaski Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski Elementary is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Pulaski, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski Elementary?
Pulaski Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Pulaski?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Elementary 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. See all public schools in Pulaski on the city page.
Is Pulaski Elementary a good school?
Pulaski Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Pulaski Elementary, Pulaski County Public Schools also operates Pulaski County Senior High (1,159 students), Pulaski County Middle (825 students), and Critzer Elementary (416 students). See the Pulaski County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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