Putnam Heights Elementary School

633 W Macarthur Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Putnam Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in WI
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Putnam Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Putnam Heights Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Putnam Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam Heights Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#278 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Putnam Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Putnam Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Putnam Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Putnam Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Putnam Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Putnam Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
9%
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White
79%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Putnam Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Putnam Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Putnam Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Putnam Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Putnam Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Putnam Heights Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Putnam Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Putnam Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robbins Elementary School, Manz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Putnam Heights Elementary School?
416 students attend Putnam Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Putnam Heights Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Heights Elementary School?
Putnam Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Putnam Heights Elementary School offer ?
Putnam Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam Heights Elementary School part of?
Putnam Heights Elementary School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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