Enrollment
558
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam Elementary School
Putnam Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Putnam, Connecticut, enrolling 558 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 179 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Putnam School District also operates Putnam Middle School (353 students) and Putnam High School (253 students) alongside Putnam 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 Elementary School compares
Putnam Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam School District, which includes Putnam Elementary School.
$22,533
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.2%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Putnam on the city page.
Is Putnam Elementary School a good school?
Putnam Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut 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 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.
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