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Pulaski Elementary School

107 W University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503

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Tel: (606) 678-4713

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Pulaski Elementary School serves 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Pulaski Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 557 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pulaski Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Pulaski Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

557 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Pulaski Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Pulaski Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#175 out of 1263 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Pulaski Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

52%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pulaski Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

56%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pulaski Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pulaski Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

86%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Pulaski Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Pulaski Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

61%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pulaski Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pulaski County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pulaski Elementary School's ranking?

Pulaski Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Pulaski Elementary School often compared to?

Pulaski Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shopville Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Pulaski Elementary School?

557 students attend Pulaski Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Pulaski Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pulaski Elementary School?

Pulaski Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Pulaski Elementary School offer ?

Pulaski Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Pulaski Elementary School part of?

Pulaski Elementary School is part of Pulaski County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 557 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education