Putnam Heights Elementary School

633 W Macarthur Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Putnam Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Putnam Heights Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Putnam Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam Heights Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#779 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
38%
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40-44%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Putnam Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
78%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Putnam Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Putnam Heights Elementary School is ranked #779 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Putnam Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Putnam Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manz Elementary School, Robbins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Putnam Heights Elementary School?
410 students attend Putnam Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Putnam Heights Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Heights Elementary School?
Putnam Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Putnam Heights Elementary School offer ?
Putnam Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam Heights Elementary School part of?
Putnam Heights Elementary School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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