West Putnam Elementary School

1345 W. Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Putnam Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Putnam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

West Putnam Elementary School's student population of 497 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
497 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

West Putnam Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Putnam Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7082 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Putnam Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Putnam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Putnam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Putnam Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Putnam Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Putnam Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Putnam Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Putnam Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of West Putnam Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Putnam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Putnam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Putnam Elementary School's ranking?
West Putnam Elementary School is ranked #7082 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend West Putnam Elementary School?
497 students attend West Putnam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Putnam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Putnam Elementary School?
West Putnam Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does West Putnam Elementary School offer ?
West Putnam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Putnam Elementary School part of?
West Putnam Elementary School is part of Porterville Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is West Putnam Elementary School located?
West Putnam Elementary School is located in the West Porterville neighborhood of Porterville, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in West Porterville.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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