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Putnam Elementary School

Summary:

Putnam Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving 306 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out from its nearby counterparts in the Poudre School District R-1 due to its unique student demographics and academic performance.

Putnam has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (56.21%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 19.32% to 35.56% Hispanic students. Additionally, Putnam's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26.6% of Putnam students were proficient or better in CMAS Math, compared to 50.1% for the district and 34.2% for the state. Putnam also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.4% to 88.24% over the past three years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Putnam's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 693 out of 962 Colorado elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 554 out of 943 in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly low for its female and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking 567 out of 642 and 107 out of 242 Colorado elementary schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. Compared to nearby schools like Tavelli Elementary, O'Dea Elementary, and Dunn Elementary, Putnam's academic performance is significantly lower, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1400 Maple Street
       Fort Collins, CO  80521-1717

(970) 488-7700

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
554th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,283 Help


Students who attend Putnam Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle School
High:    Poudre High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.2%
White:
34.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Putnam Elementary School ranks worse than 58.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 27th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.08. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Putnam Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Poudre School District R-1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Putnam Elementary School is $18,283, which is the 4th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Putnam Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam Elementary School 554th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Putnam Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Poudre School District R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Poudre School District R-1 11th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Putnam Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Putnam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.87 523rd 808 35.3%
2005 32.70 596th 823 27.6%
2006 33.73 587th 829 29.2%
2007 50.96 468th 852 45.1%
2008 41.08 546th 849 35.7%
2009 47.53 498th 872 42.9%
2010 39.17 612th 925 33.8%
2011 36.18 641st 935 31.4%
2012 29.77 689th 935 26.3%
2013 30.63 696th 954 27.0%
2014 31.13 693rd 962 28.0%
2015 22.14 725th 938 22.7%
2016 12.50 837th 914 8.4%
2017 13.44 828th 929 10.9%
2018 18.63 744th 917 18.9%
2019 23.46 731st 965 24.2%
2022 12.38 843rd 921 8.5%
2023 25.65 661st 933 29.2%
2024 36.08 554th 943 41.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Putnam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.88 539th 758 28.9%
2023 14.10 567th 642 11.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Putnam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.98 583rd 764 23.7%
2023 47.50 334th 649 48.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Putnam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.72 107th 242 55.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Putnam Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Open Quote Putnam Elementary really cares about each and every student in that school. The staff are truly amazing and very supportive. They truly care about how they can help each student be successful. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, July 12, 2014

Open Quote Our family loves Putnam Elementary school! This is one of the most diverse schools in Fort Collins. The curriculum is designed to meet students at their learning level, and every time I visit my son's classroom, the children are actively engaged in learning. Putnam also has an excellent behavioral management program; the children are respectful to one another, and I have great trust in both leadership and staff. Keep in mind that English language learners' abilities may not be best represented by standardized test scores. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Putnam Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 335 3 9 108 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1989 274 3 5 96 3 n/a n/a 0 381
1990 326 6 6 117 11 n/a n/a 0 466
1991 322 7 7 120 6 n/a n/a 0 462
1992 318 6 2 113 8 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 298 7 0 133 8 n/a n/a 0 446
1994 249 7 3 106 6 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 235 3 3 103 7 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 235 3 3 103 7 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 209 8 4 136 13 n/a n/a 0 370
1998 193 9 3 135 7 n/a n/a 0 347
1999 143 10 6 108 9 n/a n/a 0 276
2000 223 16 6 175 5 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 202 20 4 178 5 n/a n/a 0 409
2002 204 10 8 155 10 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 204 10 8 155 10 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 207 14 7 172 17 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 189 6 4 152 9 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 168 5 6 164 8 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 179 7 5 178 11 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 171 8 5 216 6 n/a n/a 0 406
2009 167 7 6 203 4 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 147 6 6 186 4 n/a n/a 0 349
2011 165 4 2 226 3 0 9 0 409
2012 140 5 1 227 4 0 12 0 389
2013 128 10 1 217 5 1 12 0 374
2014 136 8 1 218 3 1 11 0 378
2015 138 7 0 214 3 2 11 0 375
2016 134 8 3 222 3 0 15 0 385
2017 111 8 4 196 3 0 12 0 334
2018 120 7 3 204 5 0 13 0 352
2019 120 10 3 185 2 1 15 0 336
2020 111 10 3 189 4 1 12 0 330
2021 113 12 6 185 3 1 12 0 332
2022 105 2 2 189 2 1 15 0 316
2023 106 6 3 172 6 2 11 0 306

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Putnam Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 24.9 18.3 n/a
1989 381 24.5 15.5 46.7
1990 466 22.6 20.6 36.7
1991 462 22.8 20.2 38.7
1992 447 24.7 18.0 37.8
1993 446 27.3 16.3 44.4
1994 371 24.7 15.0 39.4
1995 351 19.7 17.8 44.7
1996 351 19.7 17.8 44.7
1997 370 20.7 17.9 44.3
1998 347 21.8 15.9 41.5
1999 276 23.8 11.6 49.6
2000 425 30.7 13.8 64.9
2001 409 31.0 13.2 68.2
2002 387 33.7 11.5 71.8
2003 387 33.7 11.5 71.8
2004 417 30.7 13.6 71.7
2005 360 33.1 10.9 67.2
2006 351 30.7 11.4 71.2
2007 380 29.0 13.1 77.9
2008 406 28.0 14.5 71.4
2009 387 29.5 13.1 75.7
2010 349 27.7 12.6 76.8
2011 409 27.7 14.7 73.6
2012 389 28.5 13.6 74.3
2013 374 30.8 12.1 75.4
2014 378 28.7 13.1 76.7
2015 375 29.0 12.9 78.1
2016 385 31.0 12.4 80.8
2017 334 28.9 11.5 86.2
2018 352 29.9 11.7 87.8
2019 336 27.8 12.0 89.9
2020 330 28.2 11.6 89.7
2021 332 29.3 11.3 74.4
2022 316 29.1 10.8 87.7
2023 306 28.7 10.6 88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Putnam Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 24.9 18.3 n/a
1989 381 24.5 15.5 46.7
1990 466 22.6 20.6 36.7
1991 462 22.8 20.2 38.7
1992 447 24.7 18.0 37.8
1993 446 27.3 16.3 44.4
1994 371 24.7 15.0 39.4
1995 351 19.7 17.8 44.7
1996 351 19.7 17.8 44.7
1997 370 20.7 17.9 44.3
1998 347 21.8 15.9 41.5
1999 276 23.8 11.6 49.6
2000 425 30.7 13.8 64.9
2001 409 31.0 13.2 68.2
2002 387 33.7 11.5 71.8
2003 387 33.7 11.5 71.8
2004 417 30.7 13.6 71.7
2005 360 33.1 10.9 67.2
2006 351 30.7 11.4 71.2
2007 380 29.0 13.1 77.9
2008 406 28.0 14.5 71.4
2009 387 29.5 13.1 75.7
2010 349 27.7 12.6 76.8
2011 409 27.7 14.7 73.6
2012 389 28.5 13.6 74.3
2013 374 30.8 12.1 75.4
2014 378 28.7 13.1 76.7
2015 375 29.0 12.9 78.1
2016 385 31.0 12.4 80.8
2017 334 28.9 11.5 86.2
2018 352 29.9 11.7 87.8
2019 336 27.8 12.0 89.9
2020 330 28.2 11.6 89.7
2021 332 29.3 11.3 74.4
2022 316 29.1 10.8 87.7
2023 306 28.7 10.6 88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Putnam Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,908
2020 $14,442
2021 $15,231
2022 $16,733
2023 $18,283

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Putnam Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 731st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 661st of 933 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Putnam Elementary School)1414.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)55.256
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Putnam Elementary School)2214.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)55.254.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam Elementary School)42.936.7
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.659.1
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Putnam Elementary School)21.410
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)53.749.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Putnam Elementary School)13.727.5
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)51.749.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam Elementary School)42.342.5
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.464.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Putnam Elementary School)25.532.5
 7%
   5th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)54.552.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Putnam Elementary School)32.630.6
 2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)60.658.7
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Putnam Elementary School)23.119.8
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Poudre School District R-1)5249.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students336306
 8.9%
African American106
 40%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian33
Hispanic185172
 7%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White120106
 11.7%
Two or More Races1511
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.9%88.2%
 1.6%

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Students at Putnam Elementary School are 56% Hispanic, 35% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Putnam Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Poudre High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 306 students attended Putnam Elementary School.

Putnam Elementary School ranks 554th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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