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Pulaski Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Pulaski, Virginia · Pulaski County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students472
Student:Teacher12.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 480
472
Total Enrollment
State avg: 66%
92%+25.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Pulaski Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Pulaski, Virginia. The school enrolls 472 students. It is part of the Pulaski County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictPulaski County Public Schools
County51155
CityPulaski
ZIP24301
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510315002460

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment472
White77.5%
Hispanic / Latino3.8%
Black / African American6.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
77.5%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
6.6%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
11.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)