- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Putnam, CT
Putnam Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090348000720
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Putnam · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Putnam, CT.
School address
District: Putnam School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090348000720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Putnam Middle School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 090348000720 · Putnam, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 14.7:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam Elementary School (558 students)
Putnam Middle School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Putnam Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Putnam Element
Putnam Elementary School
558 students
- This school
Putnam Middle School
353 students
- Putnam High Sc
Putnam High School
253 students
What this shows Putnam Middle School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam Middle School compares
Putnam Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Putnam Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam Middle 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 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam Middle School
How many students attend Putnam Middle School?
Putnam Middle School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Putnam, CT. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam Middle School?
46.3% of students at Putnam Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Middle School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Putnam, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Middle School?
Putnam Middle School 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Putnam?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Putnam School District also operates Putnam Elementary School (558 students) and Putnam High School (253 students). See the Putnam School District district page for the complete list.