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West Putnam Elementary

Porterville Unified · Tulare County · 1345 West Putnam Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257-3043

(559) 782-7280

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3/10
#4536
Rank 4536 out of 5,722
Top 79%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4741 · 17th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4046 · 29th percentile
Science2/10 · #4660 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

West Putnam Elementary sits in Porterville, a Central Valley city in the foothills east of the San Joaquin Valley, where the pace is unhurried and the community ties run deep. The school's academic scores land in the lower range statewide, so families who prioritize strong test-score performance may want to weigh that carefully — but for those already rooted in this part of Tulare County, it can serve as a neighborhood anchor. Families looking to supplement at home or through tutoring may find it a comfortable, familiar fit within the broader Porterville Unified community.

Student Demographics

246 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
235 (96%)
White
5 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners126 (51%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged241 (98%)
Students with Disabilities24 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

478
Enrollment
20.1
Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4374 · 28th percentile

37 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found