PUTNAM CO PRIMARY SCHOOL

Putnam Co Primary Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Putnam County CUSD 535 school district, located in Granville, IL with about 240 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 15 teachers, Putnam Co Primary Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Putnam County Primary School, located at 400 E Silverspoon Avenue in Granville, Illinois, serves as the foundational academic institution for the youngest students in the Putnam County Community Unit School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early developmental stages of education, typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through the primary elementary grades. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that emphasizes literacy, foundational mathematics, and social-emotional growth, aiming to provide a solid base for students as they transition into the upper elementary levels.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Putnam County Primary School places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators and parents. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio characteristic of the Putnam County district, the school works to ensure that individual learning needs are met in a nurturing setting. The facility acts as a central hub for Granville’s youngest learners, prioritizing a safe and encouraging atmosphere that prepares children for long-term academic success within the district.

For more information, contact Putnam Co Primary Sch at (815) 882-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.