- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Putnam Valley, NY
Putnam Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362400003314
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam Valley Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Putnam Valley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Putnam Valley, NY.
School address
District: Putnam Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362400003314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Putnam Valley Elementary School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 362400003314 · Putnam Valley, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 15:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam Valley High School (526 students)
Putnam Valley Elementary School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Putnam Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Putnam Valley Elementary School
526 students
- Putnam Valley
Putnam Valley High School
526 students
- Putnam Valley
Putnam Valley Middle School
446 students
What this shows Putnam Valley Elementary School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam Valley Elementary School compares
Putnam Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$32,714
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Putnam Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Putnam Valley Central School District reports $32,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Putnam Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Putnam Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Putnam Valley Elementary School?
Putnam Valley Elementary School has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Putnam Valley, NY. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Valley Elementary School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam Valley Elementary School?
18.2% of students at Putnam Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Valley Elementary School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Putnam Valley, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Valley Elementary School?
Putnam Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Putnam Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Putnam Valley, NY. 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 Valley Central School District?
Besides Putnam Valley Elementary School, Putnam Valley Central School District also operates Putnam Valley High School (526 students) and Putnam Valley Middle School (446 students). See the Putnam Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.