At a glance
Reported students
192
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
192
Putney Central School: 192 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
7.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. 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
- 167
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.4:1
What the reported data says about Putney Central School
Putney Central School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Putney. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96. NCES reports 192 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.7:1, below the Vermont median of 11.3:1 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 (78.6%) and multiracial (10.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 22.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Putney Central School
- 1How do the reported 7.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 22.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.6%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial10.4%
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
Not reported as 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 Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dummerston Schools
Elementary · Grades PK–08
171 reported students
Green Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
237 reported students
Guilford Central School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
143 reported students
Oak Grove School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
125 reported students
Academy School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
418 reported students
Brattleboro Area Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
255 reported students
Public schools near Putney Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dummerston Schools Elementary · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 | PK–08 | 171 | 3.7 mi |
| Westmoreland School Elementary · Westmoreland School District | KG–08 | 125 | 4.8 mi |
| Newbrook Elementary School Elementary · West River Valley Union Education District #72A | PK–05 | 96 | 6.4 mi |
| Westminster Schools Elementary · Westminster School District | PK–06 | 169 | 6.7 mi |
| Chesterfield Central School Elementary · Chesterfield School District | KG–08 | 253 | 7.5 mi |
| Townshend Village School Elementary · West River Valley Union Education District #72A | PK–05 | 112 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Putney Central School
What grades does Putney Central School serve?
Putney Central School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96.
How many students attend Putney Central School?
Putney Central School reported 192 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 167 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Putney Central School?
The calculated ratio is 7.7:1, based on 192 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Putney Central School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Putney Central School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Putney Central School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Putney Central School in?
Putney Central School is part of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96, based in Brattleboro, VT, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Putney Central School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dummerston Schools (3.7 mi), Westmoreland School (4.8 mi), Newbrook Elementary School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.