Enrollment
299
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Putnam Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Putnam Middle School
North Putnam Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Roachdale, Indiana, enrolling 299 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, North Putnam Middle School is leaner than roughly 87% of Indiana schools and 25% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.3% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 383 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #208.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Putnam Community Schools also operates Bainbridge Elementary School (456 students) and North Putnam Sr High School (397 students) alongside North Putnam Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Putnam Middle School compares
North Putnam Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Putnam Community Schools, which includes North Putnam Middle School.
$11,247
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 54.5%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~299 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Roachdale on the city page.
Is North Putnam Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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