Putnam Heights Elementary

633 W MacArthur Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701

www.ecasd.us/putnam-heights-elementary/home

422 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Putnam Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Eau Claire Area School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on inclusive learning, Putnam Heights provides a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is highly regarded for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. It benefits from strong parental involvement and a dedicated staff committed to creating a safe, engaging, and enriching educational space. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives, Putnam Heights strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and a sense of belonging for every student who walks through its doors.

422

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Putnam Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	21
Black	8
Asian	32
Two or More	25

White
336 (79.6%)
Asian
32 (7.6%)
Two or More
25 (5.9%)
Hispanic
21 (5.0%)
Black
8 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Eau Claire Area School District
Phone:	(715)852-4200
Website:	http://www.ecasd.us/putnam-heights-elementary/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 54

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 82