Enrollment
192
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+35% vs state
What stands out at Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Palatka, Florida, enrolling 192 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Putnam also operates Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students) and Middleton-Burney Elementary School (1,056 students) alongside Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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 Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences compares
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,305
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam, which includes Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences.
$11,305
Per student
+1%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 44.0%
Federal 29.7%
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 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
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~192 students)
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences a good school?
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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