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.
In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended Putnam Elementary School.
Poudre School District R-1
Putnam Elementary School ranks 554th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students who attend Putnam Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Lincoln Middle SchoolHigh : Poudre High School
Students at Putnam Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 37% White, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.