Summary:
Northeast Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cookeville, Tennessee, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 435. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Putnam County school district, consistently delivering strong academic results across various subject areas and student subgroups.
Northeast Elementary consistently outperforms the Putnam County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for TNReady Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 59.4% in Mathematics, 51.4% in English Language Arts, and 48.6% in Science, compared to Putnam County's 48.6%, 39%, and 44.2%, respectively, and Tennessee's 39.7%, 37.6%, and 44%. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, where it has maintained a significant advantage over the district and state averages. Additionally, Northeast Elementary's Hispanic and White student subgroups consistently perform better than their respective state averages, with the Hispanic subgroup ranking in the top 25-35% of Tennessee elementary schools.
Northeast Elementary has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25-40% of Tennessee elementary schools over the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 230 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to the nearby schools in the Putnam County district, Northeast Elementary generally outperforms them in academic proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Schools like Prescott South Elementary and Algood Elementary also perform well and rank highly in the state, but Northeast Elementary maintains a slight edge in overall academic achievement.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-4
District:
Putnam County
SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools
Students who attend Northeast Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7
Number of students: 435
Racial breakdown:
White:
70.3%
Hispanic:
23.9%
African American:
2.8%
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Two or more races:
2.3%
Asian:
0.7%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.8%
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