Summary:
The Putnam County CUSD 535 district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Putnam County Primary School and Putnam County Elementary School. Based on the available data, Putnam County Elementary School emerges as the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Illinois elementary schools over the past 3 years.
Putnam County Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in proficiency rates for ELA, Math, and Science across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 11.2% compared to 16.9% at Putnam County Primary School. While both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, Putnam County Elementary School has a lower rate of 34.76% compared to 27.31% at Putnam County Primary School.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between resource allocation and student outcomes. Putnam County Elementary School has a higher spending per student ($14,701) compared to Putnam County Primary School ($13,505), which aligns with its stronger academic performance. This suggests that the additional resources may be contributing to the school's sustained high ranking and academic excellence.
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