- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blanchester, OH
Putman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Putman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390463802538
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putman Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Blanchester · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Putman Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putman Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blanchester, OH.
School address
District: Blanchester Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390463802538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Putman Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390463802538 · Blanchester, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 18.8:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Blanchester Middle School (353 students)
Putman Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Putman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Putman Elementary School
471 students
- Blanchester Mi
Blanchester Middle School
353 students
- Blanchester Hi
Blanchester High School
332 students
What this shows Putman Elementary School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putman Elementary School compares
Putman Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▲ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Putman Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blanchester Local reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Putman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchester Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanchester High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Putman Elementary School
How many students attend Putman Elementary School?
Putman Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blanchester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putman Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putman Elementary School?
34.1% of students at Putman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Putman Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Blanchester, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putman Elementary School?
Putman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Putman Elementary School rank among public schools in Blanchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Putman Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blanchester, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blanchester Local?
Besides Putman Elementary School, Blanchester Local also operates Blanchester Middle School (353 students) and Blanchester High School (332 students). See the Blanchester Local district page for the complete list.