Pulaski Elementary

2004 Morehead Lane
Pulaski, VA 24301

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pulaski Elementary School, located at 2004 Morehead Lane in Pulaski, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Pulaski County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for students in their formative years. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic mission, Pulaski Elementary plays an active role in the daily lives of local families by providing a safe and nurturing space for students to explore their interests and build lasting peer relationships. The school utilizes a variety of teaching methods and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often emphasizing community engagement and parental involvement. As a central fixture in the Pulaski area, the school remains committed to its goal of empowering students to reach their full potential and fostering a lifelong passion for learning.

472

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pulaski Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	18
Black	31
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

White
366 (77.5%)
Two or More
56 (11.9%)
Black
31 (6.6%)
Hispanic
18 (3.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Pulaski County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)643-0737
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
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 28

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 81