Total enrollment
773
-94 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Putnam County
Illinois · Public K-12
Public schools in Putnam County, Illinois total 4, with combined enrollment of about 773 students against a county population of 5,601. That breaks down as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Putnam County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 85%
% Hispanic
12%
was 13%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
773
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,590
Above Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.7%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
2
366 students
Middle
1
162 students
High
1
245 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Putnam County CUSD 535
773 students · 1 district in Putnam County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Putnam County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
22.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.7% under 18
Test scores in Putnam County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Putnam County Elem School· 63.7%
- Putnam County Jr High School· 47.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County High School | Granville | High | 09-12 | 245 | · |
| Putnam Co Primary Sch | Granville | Elementary | PK-02 | 208 | · |
| Putnam County Jr High School | Mc Nabb | Middle | 06-08 | 162 | · |
| Putnam County Elem School | Hennepin | Elementary | 03-05 | 158 | · |
Cities in Putnam County
About Putnam County
Across the sparse Illinois county of Putnam County of about 5,601 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 773 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $75,590, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% higher than the Illinois median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Putnam County comprises 2 elementary schools (366 students), 1 middle school (162), and 1 high school (245).
Putnam County CUSD 535 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 773 students across Putnam County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 773 students, fell 11% from the 867 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Putnam County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data