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#958 of 1,815 schools in CO
Putnam Elementary School
Elementary School · Poudre School District R-1 · Fort Collins, CO
A Poudre School District R-1 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 MAPLE STREET, Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Math 32% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs CO 47% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Putnam Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Putnam Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Collins), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,679
Median home value
$541,300
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
36.9%
Poverty rate
32%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Irish Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Polaris Expeditionary Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Poudre School District R-1
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #44 of 51
- District spending per student
- $14,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Putnam Elementary School is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Putnam Elementary School
Putnam Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Collins, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Putnam Elementary School
What grades does Putnam Elementary School serve?
Putnam Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Putnam Elementary School?
Putnam Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Elementary School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Putnam Elementary School rank in CO?
Putnam Elementary School ranks #958 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Putnam Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Putnam Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Putnam Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Putnam Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Putnam Elementary School a charter school?
No, Putnam Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Putnam Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Putnam Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Putnam Elementary School?
82.0% of students at Putnam Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.9%
- Phone
- (970) 488-7700
- Area population (ZIP 80521)
- 38,217
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 23
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80521; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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