- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090348000719
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Putnam · Resource Index
- 46
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Putnam High School grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 090348000719 · Putnam, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 8.7:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam Elementary School (558 students)
Putnam High School grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Putnam High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Putnam Element
Putnam Elementary School
558 students
- Putnam Middle
Putnam Middle School
353 students
- This school
Putnam High School
253 students
What this shows Putnam High School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam High School compares
Putnam High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,036
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
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.
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
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 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
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~253 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 18.
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.