PUTNAM

Headquartered at 200 Reid Street in Palatka, Florida, the Putnam public school system operates as an active, traditional public school district serving communities across a rural distant geographic setting within the Palatka metropolitan area. Fully operational and structured to support lifelong learning, the district oversees 19 individual schools that deliver a complete continuum of public education spanning from early childhood prekindergarten through the 12th grade. Through its centralized administration and digital portal at putnamschools.org, the non-charter district provides comprehensive academic programming and community-focused educational infrastructure tailored to meet the needs of families throughout the region.

Serving a student body of 10,083 enrolled pupils, the district reflects a diverse local demographic comprised of 5,185 White, 2,283 Black, 2,036 Hispanic, and 505 multiracial students, alongside smaller populations of Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. To support its student population—which includes 5,143 male and 4,940 female students—the district maintains a substantial workforce totaling approximately 2,750 full-time equivalent personnel. This organizational framework includes nearly 977 full-time equivalent teachers, more than 240 instructional aides, and over 1,500 dedicated support staff members, ensuring robust classroom instruction, specialized learning assistance, and operational support across all grade levels.