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#1043 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 46% in state

Pulaski County Elementary School

Elementary School · Pulaski County · Hawkinsville, GA

An elementary school in Hawkinsville, GA where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

70 Red Devil Drive, Hawkinsville, GA 31036

  • Math 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$14,883
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Pulaski County Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pulaski County Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,310

Median home value

$156,200

Median rent

$786/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pulaski County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pulaski County Elementary School is listed in Pulaski County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pulaski County Elementary School

Pulaski County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hawkinsville, GA, part of Pulaski County, serving approximately 640 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,043 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pulaski County Elementary School

What grades does Pulaski County Elementary School serve?

Pulaski County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pulaski County Elementary School?

Pulaski County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pulaski County Elementary School rank in GA?

Pulaski County Elementary School ranks #1,043 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Pulaski County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pulaski County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pulaski County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pulaski County Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pulaski County Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pulaski County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pulaski County Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pulaski County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pulaski County Elementary School?

97.7% of students at Pulaski County Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
640
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
Area population (ZIP 31036)
10,726
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
45.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31036; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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