Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Pulaski Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Pulaski Elementary School?
66 students attend Pulaski Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pulaski Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pulaski Elementary School?
Pulaski Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pulaski Elementary School offer ?
Pulaski Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Pulaski Elementary School part of?
Pulaski Elementary School is part of Wilmington Area School District.
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