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Putnam Central School

Summary:

Putnam Central School is a small elementary school in Putnam Station, New York, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 47 students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking ranging from the top 1% to the bottom half of New York elementary schools over the past decade. While the school's 4th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were higher than the state average in the 2023-2024 school year, its 6th-grade proficiency rates were lower.

Putnam Central School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and its performance for the white student subgroup has been consistently lower than the overall school performance, ranking in the bottom quarter of New York elementary schools for this subgroup. The school has experienced significant fluctuations in per-student spending, ranging from $14,292 to $29,782 over the past few years, and has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.8 to 6.4 students per teacher.

Compared to the nearby Whitehall Elementary School and Ticonderoga Elementary School, Putnam Central School generally outperforms Whitehall but lags behind Ticonderoga in academic achievement. The school's Putnam Central School District is ranked 506 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 126 County Rt 2
       Putnam Station, NY  12861-0091

(518) 547-8266

District: Putnam Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1235th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,678 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.9 Help
Number of students:  38

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Putnam Central School ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Putnam Central School is 4.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Putnam Central School is $17,678.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Putnam Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam Central School 1235th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Putnam Central School in the ranking list.)

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Putnam Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam Central School District 506th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Putnam Central School

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Rank History for all students at Putnam Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.71 1182nd 2206 46.4%
2007 62.04 1021st 2219 54.0%
2008 64.57 937th 2227 57.9%
2009 77.37 395th 2257 82.5%
2010 70.69 669th 2263 70.4%
2011 82.19 311th 2286 86.4%
2012 97.09 1st 2320 100.0%
2014 72.73 570th 2345 75.7%
2021 71.22 577th 2201 73.8%
2022 49.30 1191st 2434 51.1%
2023 43.07 1361st 2439 44.2%
2024 47.03 1235th 2445 49.5%
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Rank History for White students at Putnam Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.63 497th 1224 59.4%
2022 34.84 961st 1399 31.3%
2023 31.17 972nd 1337 27.3%
2024 33.21 981st 1392 29.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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Enrollment information for Putnam Central School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1990 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1991 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 61
1992 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1993 65 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1994 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1995 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1996 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1997 36 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
1998 44 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1999 45 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2000 30 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2001 41 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2002 49 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2003 49 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2004 46 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2005 47 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2006 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2007 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2008 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2009 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2010 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2011 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44
2012 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
2013 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33
2014 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37
2015 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30
2016 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
2017 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
2018 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
2019 32 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 33
2020 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32
2021 36 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 38
2022 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50
2023 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47
2024 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38

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 Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 55 7.3 7.5 n/a
1990 59 8.3 7.1 n/a
1991 61 8.4 7.2 n/a
1992 61 5.9 10.3 n/a
1993 65 6.3 10.3 n/a
1994 45 6.4 7.0 0
1995 37 6.3 5.9 21.6
1996 37 6.3 5.9 21.6
1997 36 6.3 5.7 19.4
1998 46 6.6 7.0 37
1999 47 6.6 7.1 34
2000 32 6.6 4.8 65.6
2001 43 7.1 6.1 0
2002 51 6.7 7.6 0
2003 51 6.7 7.6 0
2004 48 n/a n/a n/a
2005 49 6.7 7.3 0
2006 40 7.0 5.7 0
2007 43 7.7 5.6 0
2008 46 7.0 6.6 0
2009 45 7.0 6.4 n/a
2010 44 6.6 6.6 0
2011 44 6.4 6.8 0
2012 29 6.7 4.3 0
2013 33 6.7 4.9 54.5
2014 37 6.1 6.0 43.2
2015 30 7.0 4.2 50
2016 19 5.0 3.8 57.9
2017 17 6.9 2.4 64.7
2018 21 8.0 2.6 47.6
2019 33 8.0 4.1 60.6
2020 32 9.6 3.3 68.8
2021 38 7.8 4.8 57.9
2022 50 7.8 6.4 60
2023 47 7.7 6.0 55.3
2024 38 7.7 4.9 71.1

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 Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 55 7.3 7.5 n/a
1990 59 8.3 7.1 n/a
1991 61 8.4 7.2 n/a
1992 61 5.9 10.3 n/a
1993 65 6.3 10.3 n/a
1994 45 6.4 7.0 0
1995 37 6.3 5.9 21.6
1996 37 6.3 5.9 21.6
1997 36 6.3 5.7 19.4
1998 46 6.6 7.0 37
1999 47 6.6 7.1 34
2000 32 6.6 4.8 65.6
2001 43 7.1 6.1 0
2002 51 6.7 7.6 0
2003 51 6.7 7.6 0
2004 48 n/a n/a n/a
2005 49 6.7 7.3 0
2006 40 7.0 5.7 0
2007 43 7.7 5.6 0
2008 46 7.0 6.6 0
2009 45 7.0 6.4 n/a
2010 44 6.6 6.6 0
2011 44 6.4 6.8 0
2012 29 6.7 4.3 0
2013 33 6.7 4.9 54.5
2014 37 6.1 6.0 43.2
2015 30 7.0 4.2 50
2016 19 5.0 3.8 57.9
2017 17 6.9 2.4 64.7
2018 21 8.0 2.6 47.6
2019 33 8.0 4.1 60.6
2020 32 9.6 3.3 68.8
2021 38 7.8 4.8 57.9
2022 50 7.8 6.4 60
2023 47 7.7 6.0 55.3
2024 38 7.7 4.9 71.1

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201493.3%0.0%0.0%100.0%93.3%93.3%93.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201694.7%0.0%0.0%94.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201989.3%0.1%0.0%89.3%89.3%89.3%89.3%89.3%89.3%89.3%
202088.9%0.0%88.9%88.9%88.9%88.9%88.9%88.9%88.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Putnam Central School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,473 (6.4%) $21,538 (93.6%) $23,011
2021 $1,739 (5.8%) $28,043 (94.2%) $29,782
2022 $2,286 (16.0%) $12,006 (84.0%) $14,292
2023 $5,984 (33.8%) $11,694 (66.2%) $17,678

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Putnam Central School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3347
 42.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3247
 46.9%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%55.3%
 5.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 38 students attended Putnam Central School.

Students at Putnam Central School are 100% White.

Putnam Central School ranks 1235th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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