West Putnam Elementary
Porterville, CA · Porterville Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, small
4,438th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 22%▲ Improving
1345 West Putnam Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7280NCES ID 060006404876Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks West Putnam Elementary 4,438th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2015 to 22th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 261 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 482 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1998, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.8% | 92.7% | ▲ 11.9 pts | |
| White | 11.6% | 4.1% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 0.2% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1998. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $331K in zip 93257 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is West Putnam Elementary in?
West Putnam Elementary is part of the Porterville Unified district in Porterville, California.
Is West Putnam Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Putnam Elementary 4,438th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Putnam Elementary?
Hispanic 93%, White 4%, Two or more races 2% (482 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Putnam Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93257 is $331K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.