Casimir Pulaski School

www.meridenk12.org/

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Casimir Pulaski School, located at 100 Clearview Ave. in Meriden, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Meriden Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and Revolutionary War hero known as the "father of the American cavalry." The institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement for its diverse student body.

As part of the Meriden school system, the school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that aligns with state standards, integrating core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Casimir Pulaski School places a high value on the development of the "whole child," offering various programs and initiatives designed to promote social-emotional learning and positive school culture. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local Meriden community, the school strives to prepare its students to become successful, lifelong learners.

539

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Casimir Pulaski School
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	367
Black	53
Asian	2
Two or More	31

Hispanic
367 (68.1%)
White
86 (16.0%)
Black
53 (9.8%)
Two or More
31 (5.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meriden School District
Phone:	(203)238-1273
Website:	http://www.meridenk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 99