Putnam Co Primary School serves 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Putnam Co Primary School's student population of 203 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Putnam Co Primary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Putnam Co Primary School?
203 students attend Putnam Co Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Putnam Co Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Co Primary School?
Putnam Co Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Putnam Co Primary School offer ?
Putnam Co Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Putnam Co Primary School part of?
Putnam Co Primary School is part of Putnam County CUSD 535 School District.
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