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Casimir Pulaski

1097 Braley Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745 · (508) 997-4511 · Bristol County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL551 STUDENTS
Enrollment
551
Elementary
DISTRICT 369 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
72
Kindergarten
76
Grade 1
83
Grade 2
87
Grade 3
85
Grade 4
81
Grade 5
67
Student demographics
White
34863%
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
12823%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 26%
Black
407%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 10%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
316%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
28652%
Female
26548%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
34.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -8.0pp since 2016
Math
39.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -9.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
551
-179 (-25%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 15.0:1
% White
63%
was 70%
% Hispanic
23%
was 18%
% Black
7%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Casimir Pulaski

Casimir Pulaski is a mid-tier elementary-level community in New Bedford, Massachusetts, part of New Bedford. The school teaches 551 students in grades pre-K through 5. By comparison, Massachusetts's public schools average about 381 students each, so Casimir Pulaski sits 45% above that benchmark.

Within New Bedford, which oversees 24 schools and 12,505 students, Casimir Pulaski is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Casimir Pulaski reports that White students make up the majority at 63%. Beyond that, the school reports 23% Hispanic, 7% Black, 6% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 77% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 46 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.0:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Around the school, census data for Bristol County shows median household income runs about $85,625, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Casimir Pulaski is one of 142 public schools in Bristol County (combined enrollment of about 80,897 students).

The closest other public school is Elwyn G Campbell, roughly 1.9 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Casimir Pulaski operates from a suburban location.

Over the past 7-year window. Casimir Pulaski's enrollment has fell 25% since 2018, when it stood at 730 (now 551). Over the same period, the White share fell from 70% to 63%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 15.0:1 in 2018 to 12.0:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Casimir Pulaski typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Bristol County at a glance

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Population
582,270
Census ACS
Median income
$85,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
142
80,897 students

Quick facts

School name
Casimir Pulaski
District
New Bedford
Address
1097 Braley Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
Phone
(508) 997-4511
County
Bristol County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
551
Teachers (FTE)
46
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
250843001320
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Casimir Pulaski
How large is Casimir Pulaski?
Casimir Pulaski enrolls approximately 551 students in grades PK-05.
Is Casimir Pulaski an elementary, middle, or high school?
Casimir Pulaski is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casimir Pulaski?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Casimir Pulaski is approximately 12.0:1 (46 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Casimir Pulaski?
Casimir Pulaski reports a student body of 63% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Casimir Pulaski in?
Casimir Pulaski is part of New Bedford.
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