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#1314 of 1,851 schools in VA

Pulaski Elementary

Elementary School · Pulaski County Public Schools · Pulaski, VA

A Pulaski County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2004 Morehead Lane, Pulaski, VA 24301

  • Math 72% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$13,947
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Pulaski Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2017
ELA
79%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pulaski Elementary 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 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,892/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pulaski), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$58,790

Median home value

$161,400

Median rent

$781/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

64.5%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24301; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Dublin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–54.5 mi414Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pulaski County Public Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$13,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pulaski Elementary

Pulaski Elementary is a public elementary school in Pulaski, VA, part of Pulaski County Public Schools, serving approximately 492 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,314 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pulaski Elementary

What grades does Pulaski Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Pulaski Elementary?

Pulaski Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pulaski Elementary rank in VA?

Pulaski Elementary ranks #1,314 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Pulaski Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Pulaski Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pulaski Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pulaski Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Pulaski Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

93.1% of students at Pulaski Elementary 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
492
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 24301)
13,370
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
41.5
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 24301; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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