Prescott South Elementary

Summary:

Prescott South Elementary is a public elementary school in Cookeville, Tennessee, serving 558 students in grades PK-4. As part of the Putnam County School District, which is ranked 67 out of 139 districts in the state, Prescott South consistently ranks among the top 25% of Tennessee elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 150-251 out of over 1,000 schools.

Prescott South's students perform significantly better than the Putnam County and Tennessee state averages in all core subject areas, with 61.6% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 48.6% in Putnam County and 39.7% statewide. The school's diversity is also noteworthy, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to many surrounding schools, such as Cornerstone Elementary and Algood Elementary. Despite serving a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, Prescott South's performance for this subgroup is exceptional, outperforming the state and county averages.

Prescott South Elementary's consistent high performance, strong equity across student subgroups, and efficient resource allocation make it a model for other schools in the region. Its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional Mathematics scores, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades, set it apart from neighboring schools like Northfield Elementary School and Sycamore Elementary. Prescott South's success in serving a diverse student population and promoting educational equity is a testament to the school's dedication and effective strategies.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 115 W. Cemetery RD
       Cookeville, TN  38506


(931) 526-2275

District: Putnam County

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Prescott South Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Prescott South Middle School
High:    Putnam County Adult High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  558

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.7% Help


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Compare Details Prescott South Elementary ranks better than 85.1% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prescott South Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Prescott South Elementary 152nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Prescott South Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Putnam County:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County 71st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prescott South Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Prescott South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 59.94 345th 818 57.8%
2012 52.64 415th 820 49.4%
2013 59.19 402nd 846 52.5%
2014 53.47 387th 853 54.6%
2015 64.98 294th 855 65.6%
2017 82.96 52nd 646 92.0%
2018 74.50 181st 997 81.8%
2019 70.64 224th 985 77.3%
2021 71.69 201st 983 79.6%
2022 72.71 204th 1000 79.6%
2023 68.41 251st 1020 75.4%
2024 80.20 152nd 1018 85.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prescott South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.52 109th 395 72.4%
2019 38.60 150th 255 41.2%
2021 20.04 348th 369 5.7%
2022 32.54 301st 447 32.7%
2023 34.65 349th 528 33.9%
2024 57.43 166th 582 71.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prescott South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.38 408th 877 53.5%
2019 50.33 366th 821 55.4%
2021 63.44 194th 823 76.4%
2022 54.41 329th 858 61.7%
2023 73.08 124th 865 85.7%
2024 80.96 76th 853 91.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Prescott South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.12 175th 926 81.1%
2021 67.10 221st 945 76.6%
2022 69.77 217th 975 77.7%
2023 65.92 268th 989 72.9%
2024 82.18 130th 990 86.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Prescott South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.24 246th 916 73.1%
2021 70.71 196th 941 79.2%
2022 70.65 209th 980 78.7%
2023 65.38 265th 987 73.2%
2024 74.55 185th 991 81.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prescott South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.89 23rd 363 93.7%
2023 62.46 112th 387 71.1%
2024 58.14 148th 415 64.3%
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Rank History for White students at Prescott South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.82 246th 841 70.7%
2019 60.60 261st 812 67.9%
2021 65.07 216th 844 74.4%
2022 62.23 252nd 844 70.1%
2023 57.69 283rd 852 66.8%
2024 73.10 182nd 847 78.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Open Quote This school has great teachers and administration that make us feel welcome and keep my children challenged. They enjoy learning about and actively participating in STEM - science, technology, engineering and math. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prescott South Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 297 10 3 13 1 0 0 0 324
2012 424 16 7 18 1 0 3 0 469
2013 459 7 8 24 3 0 6 0 507
2014 475 10 11 25 1 0 7 0 529
2015 496 9 7 34 2 0 7 0 555
2016 473 11 3 36 2 0 6 0 531
2017 471 6 4 36 1 0 12 0 530
2018 493 11 6 35 1 0 13 0 559
2019 492 14 5 37 0 0 13 0 561
2020 496 14 6 46 0 1 11 0 574
2021 476 8 9 35 0 0 13 0 541
2022 489 7 9 41 0 0 13 0 559
2023 477 5 4 50 0 0 22 0 558

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prescott South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 324 19.8 16.3 45.1
2012 469 29.0 16.1 55.4
2013 507 29.0 17.4 48.1
2014 529 28.9 18.3 53.1
2015 555 32.0 17.3 50.8
2016 531 34.0 15.6 52.5
2017 530 37.0 14.3 n/a
2018 559 37.0 15.1 n/a
2019 561 35.0 16.0 n/a
2020 574 36.0 15.9 43.7
2021 541 37.3 14.4 n/a
2022 559 39.0 14.3 n/a
2023 558 32.0 17.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prescott South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 324 19.8 16.3 45.1
2012 469 29.0 16.1 55.4
2013 507 29.0 17.4 48.1
2014 529 28.9 18.3 53.1
2015 555 32.0 17.3 50.8
2016 531 34.0 15.6 52.5
2017 530 37.0 14.3 n/a
2018 559 37.0 15.1 n/a
2019 561 35.0 16.0 n/a
2020 574 36.0 15.9 43.7
2021 541 37.3 14.4 n/a
2022 559 39.0 14.3 n/a
2023 558 32.0 17.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prescott South Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $601 (6.2%) $8,361 (85.9%) $9,739
2020 $564 (6.0%) $8,220 (87.9%) $9,349
2021 $924 (8.9%) $8,918 (86.0%) $10,373
2022 $1,325 (12.5%) $8,668 (81.9%) $10,583
2023 $1,060 (9.7%) $9,280 (85.1%) $10,904

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prescott South Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 224th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 251st of 1020 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prescott South Elementary)48.354.6
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Putnam County)48.848.7
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prescott South Elementary)46.654.6
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County)38.742.9
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prescott South Elementary)5246.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County)47.448.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prescott South Elementary)44.145.8
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County)35.844.7
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Prescott South Elementary)5050.5
 0.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Putnam County)40.944.6
 3.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Prescott South Elementary)45.550.2
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Putnam County)32.837.2
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students561558
 0.5%
African American145
 64.3%
American Indian00
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic3750
 35.1%
Pacific Islander00
White492477
 3%
Two or More Races1322
 69.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prescott South Elementary

Students at Prescott South Elementary are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Prescott South Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Prescott South Middle School
High : Putnam County Adult High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 558 students attended Prescott South Elementary.

Prescott South Elementary ranks 152nd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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