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Putnam County Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades 3–5
326 S 5th St, Hennepin, IL 61327 · (815) 882-2800 · Part of Putnam County Community Unit School District 535
Students
158
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Setting
Rural
Grades
3–5
What stands out about Putnam County Elem School
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 30.7%
Location
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326 S 5th St, Hennepin
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 350
Grade 458
Grade 550
Enrollment over time
155’20
155’21
164’22
156’23
158’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 84%Hispanic 13%Two or more races 3%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.