Putnam Elementary School serves 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
51%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
19%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Putnam Elementary School?
170 students attend Putnam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Putnam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Putnam Elementary School?
Putnam Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Putnam Elementary School offer ?
Putnam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Putnam Elementary School part of?
Putnam Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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