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North Putnam Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 973 students in North Putnam Community Schools. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Indiana.
Public Elementary Schools in North Putnam Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,428 Schools
# Students
1,370 Students
664,094 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
44,060 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Putnam Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
96%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,683 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,068 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,683
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,068
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Putnam Community Schools Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 S Washington
Bainbridge, IN 46105
(765) 522-6233
Bainbridge, IN 46105
(765) 522-6233
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Roachdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 S Indiana
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-1732
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-1732
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
North Putnam Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8905 N Cr 250 E
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-2900
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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