West Putnam Elementary

1345 West Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257

478 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

West Putnam Elementary, located at 1345 W. Putnam Ave. in Porterville, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Porterville Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its primary-level students. By focusing on a balanced curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while meeting the diverse educational needs of the local community.

In addition to its core academic programs, West Putnam Elementary is integrated into the broader framework of the Porterville educational system, which prioritizes community engagement and student well-being. The school typically provides resources and initiatives designed to encourage parental involvement and promote a safe, inclusive campus culture. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students receive a well-rounded foundation during their formative years of schooling.

478

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Putnam Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	457
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
457 (95.6%)
White
13 (2.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Porterville Unified
Phone:	(559)782-7280
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 68