- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
South Putnam Middle School grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 181050002542 · Greencastle, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 15.8:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: South Putnam High School (354 students)
South Putnam Middle School grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Putnam Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Putnam H
South Putnam High School
354 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
335 students
- This school
South Putnam Middle School
268 students
- Fillmore Eleme
Fillmore Elementary School
148 students
What this shows South Putnam Middle School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Putnam Middle School compares
South Putnam Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~268 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), up 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.