WEST PUTNAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Putnam Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Porterville Unified school district, located in Porterville, CA with about 484 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, West Putnam Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Putnam Elementary, located at 1345 W. Putnam Ave. in Porterville, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Porterville Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its primary-level students. By focusing on a balanced curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while meeting the diverse educational needs of the local community.
In addition to its core academic programs, West Putnam Elementary is integrated into the broader framework of the Porterville educational system, which prioritizes community engagement and student well-being. The school typically provides resources and initiatives designed to encourage parental involvement and promote a safe, inclusive campus culture. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students receive a well-rounded foundation during their formative years of schooling.
For more information, contact West Putnam Elementary at (559) 782-7280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Porterville, CA 93257-3043
(559) 782-7280
WEST PUTNAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Porterville, CA with about 484 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Porterville Unified
- Total Students:
- 484
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 484 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST PUTNAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.3%
- White
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.