- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greencastle, IN
South Putnam High School
Federal NCES profile for South Putnam High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181050001726
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Putnam High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Greencastle · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Putnam High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Putnam High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Greencastle, IN.
School address
District: South Putnam Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181050001726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
South Putnam High School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 181050001726 · Greencastle, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 16.9:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (335 students)
South Putnam High School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Putnam High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Putnam High School
354 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
335 students
- South Putnam M
South Putnam Middle School
268 students
- Fillmore Eleme
Fillmore Elementary School
148 students
What this shows South Putnam High School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Putnam High School compares
South Putnam High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$12,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, South Putnam High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Putnam Community Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Putnam High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Putnam Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fillmore Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Putnam High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Greencastle
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Putnam High School
How many students attend South Putnam High School?
South Putnam High School has 354 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greencastle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Putnam High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Putnam High School is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Putnam High School?
41.2% of students at South Putnam High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Putnam High School?
The largest demographic group at South Putnam High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Greencastle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Putnam High School?
South Putnam High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 South Putnam High School rank among public schools in Greencastle?
By Resource Investment Index, South Putnam High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Greencastle, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greencastle on the city page.
What other schools are in South Putnam Community Schools?
Besides South Putnam High School, South Putnam Community Schools also operates Central Elementary School (335 students), South Putnam Middle School (268 students), and Fillmore Elementary School (148 students). See the South Putnam Community Schools district page for the complete list.