- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eau Claire, WI
Putnam Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550405000433
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam Heights Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #11 of 12
- elementary schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Heights Elementary ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405000433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Putnam Heights Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550405000433 · Eau Claire, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 13.2:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,567 students)
Putnam Heights Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Putnam Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,567 students
- Memorial High
Memorial High
1,558 students
- Delong Middle
Delong Middle
893 students
- South Middle
South Middle
797 students
- Northstar Midd 529
Northstar Middle
529 students
- This school 422
Putnam Heights Elementary
422 students
What this shows Putnam Heights Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam Heights Elementary compares
Putnam Heights Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Putnam Heights Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Eau Claire Area School District reports $14,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Putnam Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Eau Claire
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robbins Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sherman Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowview Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Manz Elementary
Standard public school
342 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Davey Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam Heights Elementary
How many students attend Putnam Heights Elementary?
Putnam Heights Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eau Claire, WI. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Heights Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Heights Elementary?
29.6% of students at Putnam Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Heights Elementary is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Heights Elementary?
Putnam Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Putnam Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Heights Elementary ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Eau Claire, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eau Claire on the city page.
What other schools are in Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides Putnam Heights Elementary, Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students), Memorial High (1,558 students), and Delong Middle (893 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.