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Putnam County Elementary

Summary:

Putnam County Elementary is a public elementary school in Unionville, Missouri, serving 299 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Putnam County R-I school district, which is ranked 139 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Putnam County Elementary has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state average. While the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency (61.8%) was significantly higher than the state average (40.8%), its 4th-grade math proficiency (22%) was much lower. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency (40.5%) was on par with the state, and its 5th-grade ELA proficiency (53.3%) was higher. Compared to nearby schools like Milan C-2 Elementary and Green City Elementary, Putnam County Elementary generally outperforms them in most subject areas and grade levels. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.6% to 12.8%, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Putnam County Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 49-53% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the nearby schools. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $10,524 to $11,940, and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 11.8 students per teacher, its academic performance has been somewhat inconsistent, suggesting the school may need to evaluate how resources are being allocated and utilized to better support student learning.


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Public PK, KG-5

 801 S 20th
       Unionville, MO  63565-1482

(660) 947-2494

District: Putnam County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
397th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,585 Help


Students who attend Putnam County Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Putnam County Middle
High:    Putnam County High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Putnam County Elementary ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.97. (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 Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Putnam County Elementary is 10.9. (See more...)
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Compare Putnam County Elementary employs 26.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Putnam County Elementary is $11,585.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Putnam County Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County Elementary 397th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Putnam County Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Putnam County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County R-I 139th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Putnam County Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Putnam County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.92 570th 1074 46.9%
2007 50.67 560th 1080 48.1%
2008 42.13 717th 1084 33.9%
2009 74.08 205th 1053 80.5%
2010 64.65 345th 1066 67.6%
2011 63.08 396th 1088 63.6%
2012 55.85 516th 1085 52.4%
2013 50.54 598th 1108 46.0%
2014 45.15 650th 1089 40.3%
2015 37.58 735th 1058 30.5%
2016 47.43 494th 865 42.9%
2017 49.48 541st 1032 47.6%
2018 35.72 704th 1045 32.6%
2019 52.72 495th 1052 52.9%
2021 70.69 236th 901 73.8%
2022 55.99 400th 908 55.9%
2023 63.01 320th 898 64.4%
2024 54.97 397th 906 56.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Putnam County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.58 692nd 887 22.0%
2019 61.09 281st 907 69.0%
2022 51.80 205th 532 61.5%
2023 60.27 183rd 611 70.0%
2024 52.36 261st 625 58.2%
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Rank History for White students at Putnam County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.90 741st 898 17.5%
2019 43.29 516th 917 43.7%
2021 53.09 314th 691 54.6%
2022 41.44 411th 675 39.1%
2023 50.04 324th 673 51.9%
2024 44.96 366th 668 45.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Putnam County Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 431 431
1992 435 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1993 439 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 460 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1995 477 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1996 477 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1997 447 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1998 441 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 417 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 402 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2001 397 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2002 408 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2003 408 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2004 347 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2005 365 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2006 366 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2007 383 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2008 383 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2009 383 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2010 348 2 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2011 361 2 1 5 1 0 3 0 373
2012 343 2 0 3 1 0 3 0 352
2013 322 3 0 7 0 1 4 0 337
2014 309 2 0 10 0 0 6 0 327
2015 297 2 0 10 0 0 4 0 313
2016 318 1 1 10 0 0 7 0 337
2017 312 1 0 8 2 0 9 0 332
2018 307 1 0 6 0 0 6 0 320
2019 290 0 0 9 0 1 7 0 307
2020 287 0 0 17 0 0 2 0 306
2021 291 1 0 9 0 0 3 0 304
2022 285 0 0 14 1 0 6 0 306
2023 279 0 0 13 1 0 6 0 299
2024 270 0 0 12 1 0 6 0 289

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 County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 431 31.4 13.7 n/a
1992 435 31.4 13.8 n/a
1993 439 30.1 14.6 n/a
1994 460 30.2 15.2 0
1995 477 30.3 15.7 n/a
1996 477 30.3 15.7 n/a
1997 447 29.4 15.2 36.2
1998 442 28.5 15.5 35.3
1999 421 30.7 13.7 43.5
2000 407 32.5 12.5 45
2001 402 31.4 12.8 38.6
2002 412 30.4 13.6 37.1
2003 412 30.4 13.6 37.1
2004 352 28.2 12.5 46.3
2005 370 28.9 12.8 45.4
2006 370 28.4 13.0 43.5
2007 385 27.3 14.1 48.6
2008 389 29.4 13.2 45
2009 386 29.0 13.3 43.8
2010 361 27.7 13.0 45.2
2011 373 29.2 12.7 50.4
2012 352 27.1 12.9 51.7
2013 337 27.3 12.3 48.7
2014 327 27.9 11.7 45.6
2015 313 29.0 10.7 49.8
2016 337 27.0 12.4 55.2
2017 332 27.8 11.9 57.2
2018 320 28.7 11.1 57.5
2019 307 27.5 11.1 55
2020 306 27.5 11.1 50
2021 304 26.4 11.5 51
2022 306 25.7 11.8 49
2023 299 26.7 11.1 52.8
2024 289 26.4 10.9 50.9

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 County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 431 31.4 13.7 n/a
1992 435 31.4 13.8 n/a
1993 439 30.1 14.6 n/a
1994 460 30.2 15.2 0
1995 477 30.3 15.7 n/a
1996 477 30.3 15.7 n/a
1997 447 29.4 15.2 36.2
1998 442 28.5 15.5 35.3
1999 421 30.7 13.7 43.5
2000 407 32.5 12.5 45
2001 402 31.4 12.8 38.6
2002 412 30.4 13.6 37.1
2003 412 30.4 13.6 37.1
2004 352 28.2 12.5 46.3
2005 370 28.9 12.8 45.4
2006 370 28.4 13.0 43.5
2007 385 27.3 14.1 48.6
2008 389 29.4 13.2 45
2009 386 29.0 13.3 43.8
2010 361 27.7 13.0 45.2
2011 373 29.2 12.7 50.4
2012 352 27.1 12.9 51.7
2013 337 27.3 12.3 48.7
2014 327 27.9 11.7 45.6
2015 313 29.0 10.7 49.8
2016 337 27.0 12.4 55.2
2017 332 27.8 11.9 57.2
2018 320 28.7 11.1 57.5
2019 307 27.5 11.1 55
2020 306 27.5 11.1 50
2021 304 26.4 11.5 51
2022 306 25.7 11.8 49
2023 299 26.7 11.1 52.8
2024 289 26.4 10.9 50.9

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 County Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $778 (6.5%) $11,162 (93.5%) $11,940
2020 $624 (5.8%) $10,141 (94.2%) $10,766
2021 $1,223 (11.6%) $9,301 (88.4%) $10,524
2022 $720 (6.2%) $10,865 (93.8%) $11,585

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Putnam County Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 495th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 320th of 898 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Putnam County Elementary)68.545.6
 22.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Putnam County R-I)68.545.6
 22.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County Elementary)75.941.3
 34.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County R-I)75.941.3
 34.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County Elementary)28.642.9
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County R-I)28.642.9
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County Elementary)28.840
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County R-I)28.840
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Putnam County Elementary)42.353.3
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Putnam County R-I)42.353.3
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County Elementary)45.153.3
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County R-I)45.153.3
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students307299
 2.6%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic913
 44.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White290279
 3.8%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%52.8%
 2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Putnam County Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Putnam County Elementary.

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

Middle : Putnam County Middle
High : Putnam County High

Putnam County Elementary ranks 397th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Putnam County Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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