- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Porterville, CA
West Putnam Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Putnam Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006404876
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Putnam Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 19
- elementary schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Putnam Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Putnam Elementary ranks #11 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Porterville Unified · California
NCES ID 060006404876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
West Putnam Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 060006404876 · Porterville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 22.8:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Porterville High (2,125 students)
West Putnam Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Putnam Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porterville Hi
Porterville High
2,125 students
- Monache High
Monache High
1,855 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,206 students
- Santa Fe Eleme 809
Santa Fe Elementary
809 students
- Pioneer Middle 754
Pioneer Middle
754 students
- This school 478
West Putnam Elementary
478 students
What this shows West Putnam Elementary reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Putnam Elementary compares
West Putnam Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.6%
White 2.7%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, West Putnam Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Porterville Unified reports $18,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Putnam Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monache High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Putnam Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Porterville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Santa Fe Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Westfield Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Street Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 26:1 students per teacher
Vandalia Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
John J. Doyle Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Putnam Elementary
How many students attend West Putnam Elementary?
West Putnam Elementary has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Putnam Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Putnam Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Putnam Elementary?
88.1% of students at West Putnam Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Putnam Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Putnam Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Putnam Elementary?
West Putnam Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Putnam Elementary rank among elementary schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Putnam Elementary ranks #11 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Porterville Unified?
Besides West Putnam Elementary, Porterville Unified also operates Porterville High (2,125 students), Monache High (1,855 students), and Granite Hills High (1,206 students). See the Porterville Unified district page for the complete list.