- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palatka, FL
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120162008064Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Palatka · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 192
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Palatka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 120162008064 · Palatka, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
192 enr · 70.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students)
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palatka Jr - S
Palatka Jr - Sr High School
1,568 students
- Middleton-Burn
Middleton-Burney Elementary School
1,056 students
- Interlachen Jr
Interlachen Jr-Sr High School
999 students
- Crescent City
Crescent City Jr-Sr High School
945 students
- Robert H. Jenk
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School
844 students
- This school 192
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
192 students
What this shows Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences compares
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$12,682
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.3%
White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: African American at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Putnam reports $12,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatka Jr - Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Middleton-Burney Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Interlachen Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Crescent City Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle 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.
Frequently asked questions about Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
How many students attend Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences has 192 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palatka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), up 18.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
70.1% of students at Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is African American at 56.3% of enrollment, in Palatka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences rank among public schools in Palatka?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Palatka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palatka on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam?
Besides Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences, Putnam also operates Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students), Middleton-Burney Elementary School (1,056 students), and Interlachen Jr-Sr High School (999 students). See the Putnam district page for the complete list.