Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School (Closed 2021)

1300 Cedar Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School served 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 53%) for the 2018-19 school year.
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15-19%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
10-14%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
47%
18%
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Black
43%
30%
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White
5%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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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