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West Putnam Elementary

Porterville, California · Grades K to 6 · Porterville Unified

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About West Putnam Elementary

Located in Porterville, California, West Putnam Elementary is a public school for kindergarten through grade 6. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 478 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Porterville. With about 20.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 23.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a small metro area, in Tulare County. Families comparing options will find 29 other schools within 5 miles. Porterville Unified runs 22 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1345 West Putnam Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
Phone	(559) 782-7280
School district	Porterville Unified
Grades	K to 6
Students (2024-25)	478
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	20.2
Students per teacher	23.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, small, Tulare County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 060006404876). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Putnam Elementary serve?

West Putnam Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 6.

How many students attend West Putnam Elementary?

West Putnam Elementary reported 478 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Putnam Elementary?

About 23.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 478 students and 20.2 teachers in federal data.

Is West Putnam Elementary a public or charter school?

West Putnam Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West Putnam Elementary in?

West Putnam Elementary is part of Porterville Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/porterville-unified/

Where is West Putnam Elementary located?

West Putnam Elementary is at 1345 West Putnam Ave., Porterville, CA 93257. The phone number is (559) 782-7280.

How many other schools are near West Putnam Elementary?

There are 29 other schools within 5 miles of West Putnam Elementary in our directory.