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Putnam County

Missouri · Public K-12

3 public schools serving approximately 654 students, in a county of 4,642 residents.

Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
654
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,510
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.0%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUTNAM CO. R-I
654 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
White
96%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
22.6% under 18

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PUTNAM CO. ELEM.UnionvilleElementaryPK-05299·
PUTNAM CO. HIGHUnionvilleHigh09-12209·
PUTNAM CO. MIDDLEUnionvilleMiddle06-08146·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Putnam County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Putnam County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 654.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Putnam County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Putnam County?
PUTNAM CO. R-I is the largest school district in Putnam County, serving approximately 654 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Putnam County?
Putnam County, Missouri has a population of approximately 4,642, with a median age of 46. About 22.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Putnam County?
Median household income in Putnam County is $63,510, above the Missouri average of $61,285. About 4.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Putnam County?
Approximately 22.6% of adults 25 and older in Putnam County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Putnam County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 50.0% of students in Putnam County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Missouri county average of 52.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Putnam County schools?
Across Putnam County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Putnam County?
Putnam County residents are approximately 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Putnam County is owner-occupied?
Putnam County has about 2,834 housing units, of which roughly 83.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data