Enrollment
253
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Putnam, CT
Putnam High School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090348000719
👥 S:T ratio 65
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Putnam · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Putnam, CT.
School address
District: Putnam School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090348000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam High School
Putnam High School is a small high school in Putnam, Connecticut, enrolling 253 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Putnam High School is leaner than roughly 92% of Connecticut schools and 28% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 127 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Putnam School District also operates Putnam Elementary School (558 students) and Putnam Middle School (353 students) alongside Putnam High 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 High School compares
Putnam High 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▲ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 8% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Putnam High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam School District, which includes Putnam High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~253 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam High School
How many students attend Putnam High School?
Putnam High School has 253 students enrolled. It is a high school in Putnam, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam High School is 8.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% 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 High School?
41.5% of students at Putnam High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam High School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam High School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Putnam, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam High School?
Putnam High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Putnam High School rank among public schools in Putnam?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam High School ranks #1 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 High School a good school?
Putnam High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 High School, Putnam School District also operates Putnam Elementary School (558 students) and Putnam Middle School (353 students). See the Putnam School District district page for the complete list.
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