Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pulaski Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pulaski Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pulaski Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pulaski Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pulaski Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
86%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pulaski Elementary School's ranking?
Pulaski Elementary School is ranked #102 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Pulaski Elementary School often compared to?
Pulaski Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shopville Elementary School, Burnside Elementary School, Hopkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Pulaski Elementary School?
540 students attend Pulaski Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pulaski Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pulaski Elementary School?
Pulaski Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pulaski Elementary School offer ?
Pulaski Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pulaski Elementary School part of?
Pulaski Elementary School is part of Pulaski County School District.
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