Enrollment
471
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putman Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putman Elementary School
Putman Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Blanchester, Ohio, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 741 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Blanchester Local also operates Blanchester Middle School (353 students) and Blanchester High School (332 students) alongside Putman Elementary 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 Putman Elementary School compares
Putman Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blanchester Local, which includes Putman Elementary School.
$13,984
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 58.3%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Blanchester on the city page.
Is Putman Elementary School a good school?
Putman Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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