For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 794 students in Putnam County CUSD 535 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Putnam County CUSD 535 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
794 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Putnam County CUSD 535 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#627 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
97 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
27%
# Black Students
4 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
684 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
86%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
48
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
61
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,926 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,795 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,926
$22,162
Spending / Student
$19,795
$21,409
Best Putnam County CUSD 535 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 E Silverspoon Ave
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 S 5th St
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
Grades: 3-5
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Putnam County Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13183 N 350th Ave
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 E Silverspoon Ave
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Grades: PK-2
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Putnam County CUSD 535 School District?
Putnam County CUSD 535 School District manages 4 public schools serving 794 students.
What is the rank of Putnam County CUSD 535 School District?
Putnam County CUSD 535 School District is ranked #664 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County CUSD 535 School District?
86% of Putnam County CUSD 535 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Putnam County CUSD 535 School District?
Putnam County CUSD 535 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Putnam County CUSD 535 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,795 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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