- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roachdale, IN
North Putnam Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for North Putnam Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180798001369
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Putnam Sr High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Roachdale · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Putnam Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Putnam Sr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Roachdale, IN.
School address
District: North Putnam Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180798001369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
North Putnam Sr High School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 180798001369 · Roachdale, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 13.2:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bainbridge Elementary School (456 students)
North Putnam Sr High School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Putnam Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bainbridge Ele
Bainbridge Elementary School
456 students
- This school
North Putnam Sr High School
397 students
- North Putnam M
North Putnam Middle School
299 students
- Roachdale Elem
Roachdale Elementary School
218 students
What this shows North Putnam Sr High School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Putnam Sr High School compares
North Putnam Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 79 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, North Putnam Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Putnam Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roachdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Putnam Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high 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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Putnam Sr High School
How many students attend North Putnam Sr High School?
North Putnam Sr High School has 397 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roachdale, IN. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Putnam Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Putnam Sr High School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% 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 Sr High School?
36.2% of students at North Putnam Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Putnam Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at North Putnam Sr High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Roachdale, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Putnam Sr High School?
North Putnam Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Sr High School rank among public schools in Roachdale?
By Resource Investment Index, North Putnam Sr High School ranks #1 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 Sr High School, North Putnam Community Schools also operates Bainbridge Elementary School (456 students), North Putnam Middle School (299 students), and Roachdale Elementary School (218 students). See the North Putnam Community Schools district page for the complete list.