Serving 147 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Putnam Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Putnam Elementary School?
147 students attend Putnam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Putnam Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Elementary School?
Putnam Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Putnam Elementary School offer ?
Putnam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam Elementary School part of?
Putnam Elementary School is part of Marietta City School District.
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