At a glance
Reported students
268
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
301.5
South Putnam Middle School: 268 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 239
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.02
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about South Putnam Middle School
South Putnam Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Greencastle. It is one of 4 current school records connected to South Putnam Community Schools. NCES reports 268 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3%). Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Putnam Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.3%
- Hispanic3%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South Putnam Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
335 reported students
South Putnam High School
High · Grades 09–12
354 reported students
Fillmore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
148 reported students
Public schools near South Putnam Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Putnam High School High · South Putnam Community Schools | 09–12 | 354 | under 0.1 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · South Putnam Community Schools | KG–05 | 335 | 0.2 mi |
| Greencastle Middle School Middle · Greencastle Community School Corp | 06–08 | 383 | 4.2 mi |
| Martha J Ridpath Elementary School Elementary · Greencastle Community School Corp | KG–02 | 160 | 4.4 mi |
| Greencastle High School High · Greencastle Community School Corp | 09–12 | 497 | 4.4 mi |
| Cloverdale Middle School Middle · Cloverdale Community Schools | 05–08 | 297 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Putnam Middle School
What grades does South Putnam Middle School serve?
South Putnam Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in South Putnam Community Schools.
How many students attend South Putnam Middle School?
South Putnam Middle School reported 268 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 239 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Putnam Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 268 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Putnam Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Putnam Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Putnam Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Putnam Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Putnam Middle School in?
South Putnam Middle School is part of South Putnam Community Schools, based in Greencastle, IN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Putnam Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Putnam High School (under 0.1 mi), Central Elementary School (0.2 mi), Greencastle Middle School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.