Enrollment
606
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eatonton, GA
Putnam County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130426003867
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam County Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Eatonton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam County Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eatonton, GA.
School address
District: Putnam County · Georgia
NCES ID 130426003867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam County Elementary School
Putnam County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Eatonton, Georgia, enrolling 606 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 606 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 606 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Putnam County also operates Putnam County High School (918 students) and Putnam County Primary School (784 students) alongside Putnam County 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 Putnam County Elementary School compares
Putnam County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Georgia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,735
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 44.6%
African American 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Putnam County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam County, which includes Putnam County Elementary School.
$15,735
Per student
+14%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 28.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Putnam County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam County Elementary School
How many students attend Putnam County Elementary School?
Putnam County Elementary School has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eatonton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 Putnam County Elementary School?
80.9% of students at Putnam County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam County Elementary School is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Eatonton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam County Elementary School?
Putnam County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Putnam County Elementary School rank among public schools in Eatonton?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam County Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eatonton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eatonton on the city page.
Is Putnam County Elementary School a good school?
Putnam County Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia 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 Putnam County?
Besides Putnam County Elementary School, Putnam County also operates Putnam County High School (918 students), Putnam County Primary School (784 students), and Putnam County Middle School (630 students). See the Putnam County district page for the complete list.
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