Enrollment
354
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181050001726
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Putnam High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Putnam High School
South Putnam High School is a mid-sized high school in Greencastle, Indiana, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 354 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 464 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #378, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Greencastle's high schools, it stands alongside Greencastle High School (497 students): South Putnam High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.1:1).
South Putnam Community Schools also operates Central Elementary School (335 students) and South Putnam Middle School (268 students) alongside South Putnam High School.
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 South Putnam High School compares
South Putnam High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,120
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Putnam Community Schools, which includes South Putnam High School.
$11,120
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 59.5%
Federal 6.2%
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 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
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Putnam High School a good school?
South Putnam High School earns 41/100 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. 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 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.
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