Enrollment
22
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palatka, FL
Putnam Virtual Franchise
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Virtual Franchise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120162007838
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam Virtual Franchise earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Palatka · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 22
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 4 schools in Palatka, FL.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-19% vs state
What stands out at Putnam Virtual Franchise
Putnam Virtual Franchise is a small combined-grade school in Palatka, Florida, enrolling 22 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Florida schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
Its district draws 29.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Putnam also operates Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students) and Middleton-Burney Elementary School (1,056 students) alongside Putnam Virtual Franchise.
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 Virtual Franchise compares
Putnam Virtual Franchise on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,305
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 9.1%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Putnam Virtual Franchise is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam, which includes Putnam Virtual Franchise.
$11,305
Per student
+1%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 44.0%
Federal 29.7%
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 Virtual Franchise Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatka Jr - Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Middleton-Burney Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Interlachen Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Crescent City Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam Virtual Franchise's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam Virtual Franchise
How many students attend Putnam Virtual Franchise?
Putnam Virtual Franchise has 22 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palatka, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam Virtual Franchise?
42.2% of students at Putnam Virtual Franchise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam Virtual Franchise?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Virtual Franchise is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Palatka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Virtual Franchise?
Putnam Virtual Franchise has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Putnam Virtual Franchise rank among schools in Palatka?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 4 schools in Palatka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palatka on the city page.
Is Putnam Virtual Franchise a good school?
Putnam Virtual Franchise earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida. 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?
Besides Putnam Virtual Franchise, Putnam also operates Palatka Jr - Sr High School (1,568 students), Middleton-Burney Elementary School (1,056 students), and Interlachen Jr-Sr High School (999 students). See the Putnam district page for the complete list.
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