Enrollment
397
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180798001369
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Putnam Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Putnam Sr High School
North Putnam Sr High School is a mid-sized high school in Roachdale, Indiana, enrolling 397 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 485 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #43, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 79 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Putnam Community Schools also operates Bainbridge Elementary School (456 students) and North Putnam Middle School (299 students) alongside North Putnam Sr High 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 Sr High School compares
North Putnam Sr High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,247
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Putnam Community Schools, which includes North Putnam Sr High 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 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
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high 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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Roachdale on the city page.
Is North Putnam Sr High School a good school?
North Putnam Sr High School earns 54/100 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. 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 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.
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