Serving 1,147 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pulaski Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pulaski Elementary School serves a central area in Savannah, GA, covering approximately 7.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pulaski Elementary School's student population of 1,147 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,147 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pulaski Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pulaski Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pulaski Elementary School's ranking?
Pulaski Elementary School is ranked #1043 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Pulaski Elementary School often compared to?
Pulaski Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgetown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Pulaski Elementary School?
1,147 students attend Pulaski Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pulaski Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pulaski Elementary School?
Pulaski Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pulaski Elementary School offer ?
Pulaski Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pulaski Elementary School part of?
Pulaski Elementary School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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