- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roachdale, IN
North Putnam Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Putnam Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180798000316
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Putnam Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Roachdale · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Putnam Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Putnam Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Roachdale, IN.
School address
District: North Putnam Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180798000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
North Putnam Middle School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 180798000316 · Roachdale, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 12:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bainbridge Elementary School (456 students)
North Putnam Middle School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Putnam Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bainbridge Ele
Bainbridge Elementary School
456 students
- North Putnam S
North Putnam Sr High School
397 students
- This school
North Putnam Middle School
299 students
- Roachdale Elem
Roachdale Elementary School
218 students
What this shows North Putnam Middle School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Putnam Middle School compares
North Putnam Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, North Putnam Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Putnam Community Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Putnam Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Putnam Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roachdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Putnam Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Putnam Middle School
How many students attend North Putnam Middle School?
North Putnam Middle School has 299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roachdale, IN. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Putnam Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Putnam Middle School is 12:1, which is 25% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Putnam Middle School?
46.3% of students at North Putnam Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Putnam Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Putnam Middle School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Roachdale, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Putnam Middle School?
North Putnam Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Putnam Middle School rank among public schools in Roachdale?
By Resource Investment Index, North Putnam Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Roachdale, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Putnam Community Schools?
Besides North Putnam Middle School, North Putnam Community Schools also operates Bainbridge Elementary School (456 students), North Putnam Sr High School (397 students), and Roachdale Elementary School (218 students). See the North Putnam Community Schools district page for the complete list.