- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Collins, CO
Putnam Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080399000542
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #14 of 29
- schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Elementary School ranks #14 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399000542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Putnam Elementary School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 080399000542 · Fort Collins, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 9.2:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Putnam Elementary School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Putnam Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school 258
Putnam Elementary School
258 students
What this shows Putnam Elementary School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam Elementary School compares
Putnam Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 45% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 117% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in Colorado - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.4%
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
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
White 38.4%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Putnam Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Putnam Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam Elementary School
How many students attend Putnam Elementary School?
Putnam Elementary School has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 45% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 41% 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 Elementary School?
83.7% of students at Putnam Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Elementary School?
Putnam Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Putnam Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Elementary School ranks #14 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Putnam Elementary School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.