Critzer Elementary vs Pulaski Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Critzer Elementary
Pulaski · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Pulaski Elementary
Pulaski · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | Critzer Elementary Pulaski, Virginia | Pulaski Elementary Pulaski, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #812 of 1,142 | #589 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #14382 of 50,301 | #10409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Pulaski | Pulaski |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pulaski Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 65.6).
- •Pulaski Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Pulaski Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Critzer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 91.7%).
- •Critzer Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Pulaski Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 416.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Critzer Elementary better than Pulaski Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pulaski Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 65.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Critzer Elementary and Pulaski Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pulaski and Pulaski in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Critzer Elementary: 416. Pulaski Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Critzer Elementary and Pulaski Elementary rank in Virginia?
Critzer Elementary is 812th of 1,142 and Pulaski Elementary is 589th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).