Enrollment
268
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greencastle, IN
South Putnam Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Putnam Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181050002542
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Putnam Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Greencastle · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Putnam Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Putnam Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Greencastle, IN.
School address
District: South Putnam Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181050002542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Putnam Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Putnam Middle School
South Putnam Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Greencastle, Indiana, enrolling 268 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 268 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greencastle's middle schools, it stands alongside Greencastle Middle School (383 students): South Putnam Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13.2:1).
South Putnam Community Schools also operates South Putnam High School (354 students) and Central Elementary School (335 students) alongside South Putnam Middle 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 Middle School compares
South Putnam Middle 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, South Putnam Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Putnam Community Schools, which includes South Putnam Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Putnam High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fillmore Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Putnam Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Greencastle
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~268 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Putnam Middle School
How many students attend South Putnam Middle School?
South Putnam Middle School has 268 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greencastle, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Putnam Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Putnam Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Putnam Middle School?
32.6% of students at South Putnam Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Putnam Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Putnam Middle School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Greencastle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Putnam Middle School?
South Putnam Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Putnam Middle School rank among public schools in Greencastle?
By Resource Investment Index, South Putnam Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
South Putnam Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Middle School, South Putnam Community Schools also operates South Putnam High School (354 students), Central Elementary School (335 students), and Fillmore Elementary School (148 students). See the South Putnam Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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