- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pulaski Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510315002460 · Pulaski, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 11.5:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Pulaski County Senior High (1,159 students)
Pulaski Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Pulaski Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pulaski County
Pulaski County Senior High
1,159 students
- Pulaski County
Pulaski County Middle
825 students
- This school
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 Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pulaski Elementary compares
Pulaski Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~472 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, 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 #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 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.