Casimir Pulaski School serves 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Casimir Pulaski School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Casimir Pulaski School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Casimir Pulaski School's student population of 599 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Casimir Pulaski School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Casimir Pulaski School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
10%
13%
White
15%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casimir Pulaski School's ranking?
Casimir Pulaski School is ranked #688 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Casimir Pulaski School?
599 students attend Casimir Pulaski School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Casimir Pulaski School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Casimir Pulaski School?
Casimir Pulaski School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Casimir Pulaski School offer ?
Casimir Pulaski School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Casimir Pulaski School part of?
Casimir Pulaski School is part of Meriden School District.
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