- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Putnam, CT
Putnam Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090348000718
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Putnam · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Putnam, CT.
School address
District: Putnam School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090348000718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Putnam Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 090348000718 · Putnam, CT Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 13.3:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam Middle School (353 students)
Putnam Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Putnam Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Putnam Elementary School
558 students
- Putnam Middle
Putnam Middle School
353 students
- Putnam High Sc
Putnam High School
253 students
What this shows Putnam Elementary School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam Elementary School compares
Putnam Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 36% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$22,036
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Putnam Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Putnam School District reports $22,036 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam Elementary School
How many students attend Putnam Elementary School?
Putnam Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Putnam, CT. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam Elementary School?
49.4% of students at Putnam Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Elementary School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Putnam, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Elementary School?
Putnam Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 public schools in Putnam?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Putnam, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Putnam School District?
Besides Putnam Elementary School, Putnam School District also operates Putnam Middle School (353 students) and Putnam High School (253 students). See the Putnam School District district page for the complete list.