Pulaski Elementary

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471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Pulaski Elementary School, located at 606 Cedar Lane in Pulaski, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Giles County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young student body. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages curiosity and prepares students for future academic success by emphasizing core curriculum standards and foundational skills.

Beyond its academic focus, Pulaski Elementary is an integral part of the local Giles County community. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the overall educational experience. By utilizing resources provided by the Giles County school system, the school strives to equip its students with the necessary tools to grow into responsible and capable learners, maintaining a commitment to excellence within the Pulaski area.

471

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pulaski Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	27
Black	82
Asian	8
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	1

White
294 (62.4%)
Black
82 (17.4%)
Two or More
59 (12.5%)
Hispanic
27 (5.7%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Giles County
Phone:	(931)363-5233
Website:	http://sites.google.com/gcboe.us/pes/home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 155