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Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School

13840 LAPPIN ST, DETROIT, MI 48205 · (313) 866-7022 · Wayne County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL296 STUDENTS
Enrollment
296
Elementary
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
286 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 55%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
24
Grade 1
37
Grade 2
34
Grade 3
37
Grade 4
36
Grade 5
21
Grade 6
30
Grade 7
36
Grade 8
41
Student demographics
White
41%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
114%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 9%
Black
27192%
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 18%
Asian
52%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Two+
52%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
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
15352%
Female
14348%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
296
-172 (-37%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 21.3:1
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
4%
was 0%
% Black
92%
was 99%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School

Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School is a small primary school in DETROIT, Michigan, one of the schools within Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school works with 296 students in grades K through 8.

Detroit Public Schools Community District comprises 103 schools with combined enrollment of 48,448 students; Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School is among them.

On demographics, Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly Black (92%). The remainder is composed of 4% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 37% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School records 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.4:1. The state averages around 15.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 97% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Wayne County runs at roughly 66%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, Wayne County reports that the typical household earns roughly $60,539 per year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Wayne County's 573 public schools (combined enrollment of about 259,786 students), Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Trix Academy, roughly 0.7 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School operates from a city-core location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School has fell 37%, going from 468 students in 2018 to 296 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 99% to 92% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 21.3:1 in 2018 to 17.4:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Wayne County at a glance

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Population
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students

Quick facts

School name
Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Address
13840 LAPPIN ST, DETROIT, MI 48205
Phone
(313) 866-7022
County
Wayne County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
296
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
286 (97%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
260110304817
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School
How many students attend Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School?
Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School enrolls approximately 296 students in grades KG-08.
Is Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School?
Approximately 17.4:1 students per teacher at Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School.
How diverse is Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School?
Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School reports a student body of 1% White, 4% Hispanic, 92% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School?
Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School is overseen by Detroit Public Schools Community District in Wayne County.
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