- Enrollment
- 2,521
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Britain, CT
Pulaski Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090267000518
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in New Britain · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pulaski Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Middle School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in New Britain, CT.
School address
District: New Britain School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090267000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Pulaski Middle School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 090267000518 · New Britain, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 12.9:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: New Britain High School (2,521 students)
Pulaski Middle School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Pulaski Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Britain Hi
New Britain High School
2,521 students
- This school 839
Pulaski Middle School
839 students
- Diloreto Eleme 819
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
819 students
- Slade Middle S 781
Slade Middle School
781 students
- Smalley Elemen 594
Smalley Elementary School
594 students
- Lincoln Elemen 552
Lincoln Elementary School
552 students
What this shows Pulaski Middle School reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pulaski Middle School compares
Pulaski Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 99% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
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
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$24,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
White 15.4%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Pulaski Middle School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Britain School District reports $24,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pulaski Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diloreto Elementary & Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slade Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smalley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pulaski Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in New Britain
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~839 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pulaski Middle School
How many students attend Pulaski Middle School?
Pulaski Middle School has 839 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Britain, CT. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pulaski Middle School?
72.3% of students at Pulaski Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in New Britain, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski Middle School?
Pulaski Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in New Britain?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Middle School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in New Britain, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Britain on the city page.
What other schools are in New Britain School District?
Besides Pulaski Middle School, New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students), Diloreto Elementary & Middle School (819 students), and Slade Middle School (781 students). See the New Britain School District district page for the complete list.