Putnam County Elementary School
Tel:
(815)882-2800
- Putnam County Elementary School serves 182 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Putnam County Elementary School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 182 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Putnam County Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Putnam County Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1177 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 85% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Putnam County CUSD 535 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Putnam County Elementary School is Depue High School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Depue Elementary School (5.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Depue Elementary School (5.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Depue Depue Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 321 students
5.3 miles
Po Box 800
Depue, IL 61322
(815)200-5248 5.3 PK-8 321 - Depue Depue High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 119 students
5.4 miles
Po Box 800
Depue, IL 61322
(815)200-5248 5.4 9-12 119 - Granville Putnam Co Primary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-2 | 227 students
5.9 miles
400 E Silverspoon Av
Granville, IL 61326
(815)882-2800 5.9 PK-2 227 - Granville Putnam County High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 273 students
5.9 miles
402 E Silverspoon Av
Granville, IL 61326
(815)882-2800 5.9 9-12 273 - Spring Valley Hall High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 416 students
8.6 miles
800 W Erie St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815)664-2100 8.6 9-12 416
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