Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
47%
19%
Black
43%
30%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).
How many students attend Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School?
264 students attend Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School?
Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School offer ?
Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School part of?
Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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