- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski Elementarymiddle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260110304817
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Elementarymiddle School ranks #3 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110304817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 260110304817 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 12.9:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- This school 296
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School
296 students
What this shows Pulaski Elementarymiddle School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pulaski Elementarymiddle School compares
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 60% | - | - |
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.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Pulaski Elementarymiddle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pulaski Elementarymiddle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pulaski Elementarymiddle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Detroit
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Voyageur Academy
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Legacy Charter Academy
Standard public school
738 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
707 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Standard public school
378 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pulaski Elementarymiddle School
How many students attend Pulaski Elementarymiddle School?
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Elementarymiddle School is 12.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 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 Elementarymiddle School?
98.0% of students at Pulaski Elementarymiddle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski Elementarymiddle School?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski Elementarymiddle School is African American at 91.6% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski Elementarymiddle School?
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pulaski Elementarymiddle School rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Elementarymiddle School ranks #3 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Pulaski Elementarymiddle School, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.