Prescott South Elementary

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

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:
152^nd 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

Number of students: 558

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.7%

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prescott South Elementary:

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

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Putnam County:

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

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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
2011	59.94	345^th	818	57.8%
2012	52.64	415^th	820	49.4%
2013	59.19	402^nd	846	52.5%
2014	53.47	387^th	853	54.6%
2015	64.98	294^th	855	65.6%
2017	82.96	52^nd	646	92.0%
2018	74.50	181^st	997	81.8%
2019	70.64	224^th	985	77.3%
2021	71.69	201^st	983	79.6%
2022	72.71	204^th	1000	79.6%
2023	68.41	251^st	1020	75.4%
2024	80.20	152^nd	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
2018	57.52	109^th	395	72.4%
2019	38.60	150^th	255	41.2%
2021	20.04	348^th	369	5.7%
2022	32.54	301^st	447	32.7%
2023	34.65	349^th	528	33.9%
2024	57.43	166^th	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
2018	49.38	408^th	877	53.5%
2019	50.33	366^th	821	55.4%
2021	63.44	194^th	823	76.4%
2022	54.41	329^th	858	61.7%
2023	73.08	124^th	865	85.7%
2024	80.96	76^th	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
2019	75.12	175^th	926	81.1%
2021	67.10	221^st	945	76.6%
2022	69.77	217^th	975	77.7%
2023	65.92	268^th	989	72.9%
2024	82.18	130^th	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
2019	64.24	246^th	916	73.1%
2021	70.71	196^th	941	79.2%
2022	70.65	209^th	980	78.7%
2023	65.38	265^th	987	73.2%
2024	74.55	185^th	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
2022	92.89	23^rd	363	93.7%
2023	62.46	112^th	387	71.1%
2024	58.14	148^th	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
2018	62.82	246^th	841	70.7%
2019	60.60	261^st	812	67.9%
2021	65.07	216^th	844	74.4%
2022	62.23	252^nd	844	70.1%
2023	57.69	283^rd	852	66.8%
2024	73.10	182^nd	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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

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	Total
2011	297	10	3	13	1	0	0	324
2012	424	16	7	18	1	0	3	469
2013	459	7	8	24	3	0	6	507
2014	475	10	11	25	1	0	7	529
2015	496	9	7	34	2	0	7	555
2016	473	11	3	36	2	0	6	531
2017	471	6	4	36	1	0	12	530
2018	493	11	6	35	1	0	13	559
2019	492	14	5	37	0	0	13	561
2020	496	14	6	46	0	1	11	574
2021	476	8	9	35	0	0	13	541
2022	489	7	9	41	0	0	13	559
2023	477	5	4	50	0	0	22	558

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

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prescott South Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 224^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 251^st 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)	48.3	54.6	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Putnam County)	48.8	48.7	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prescott South Elementary)	46.6	54.6	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County)	38.7	42.9	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prescott South Elementary)	52	46.2	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County)	47.4	48.2	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prescott South Elementary)	44.1	45.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County)	35.8	44.7	8.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Prescott South Elementary)	50	50.5	0.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Putnam County)	40.9	44.6	3.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Prescott South Elementary)	45.5	50.2	4.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Putnam County)	32.8	37.2	4.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	561	558	0.5%
African American	14	5	64.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	37	50	35.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	492	477	3%
Two or More Races	13	22	69.2%

Schools Near Prescott South Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prescott South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	115 W. Cemetery RD	Cookeville	38506	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 526-2275	558	32	17.4		477 (85.5%)	5 (0.9%)	50 (9.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	80.2	152^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	85.1%		68.4	251^st of 1020 public elementary schools	75.4%	99	62.7	60.4		61.6	54.5	62.0		58.1	58.2	52.5		55.5	$10,904	$1,060	$9,280
Park View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	545 Scott AVE	Cookeville	38501	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 526-2516	439	31	14.1		337 (76.8%)	17 (3.9%)	74 (16.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	57.8	384^th of 1018 public elementary schools	62.3%		49.7	478^th of 1020 public elementary schools	53.1%	94	60.8	44.6		52.7	48.6	45.3		47.0	43.2	36.0		39.6	$12,351	$1,354	$10,162
Capshaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1 Cougar LN	Cookeville	38501	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	No	(931) 526-2414	521	29	17.8		440 (84.5%)	11 (2.1%)	39 (7.5%)	22 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	94.9	53^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	94.8%		94.6	57^th of 1020 public elementary schools	94.4%	4	74.1	73.7		73.9	69.4	72.7		71.2	74.1	73.7		73.9	$11,561	$831	$9,969
Cane Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1500 West Jackson ST	Cookeville	38501	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 520-1173	437	29	15.2		360 (82.4%)	12 (2.7%)	56 (12.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	43.1	572^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	43.8%		53.7	423^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	58.5%	149	36.4	48.6		42.6	39.4	37.1		38.2	33.3	38.6		36.0	$13,065	$1,837	$10,059
Sycamore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	452 Ellis AVE	Cookeville	38501	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 526-9322	298	24	12.4		203 (68.1%)	15 (5.0%)	62 (20.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	39.9	616^th of 1018 public elementary schools	39.5%		40.7	604^th of 1020 public elementary schools	40.8%	12	45.0	33.3		38.3	45.0	29.6		36.2	40.0	35.2		37.2	$15,428	$2,079	$12,214
Northeast Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	575 N Old Kentucky RD	Cookeville	38501	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 526-2978	435	29	14.7		306 (70.3%)	12 (2.8%)	104 (23.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	70.8	233^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	77.1%		52.7	441^st of 1020 public elementary schools	56.8%	208	53.7	64.8		59.4	50.7	52.1		51.4	47.8	49.3		48.6	$12,041	$1,237	$9,964
Jere Whitson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	178 East Jere Whitson RD	Cookeville	38501	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 526-6575	327	25	13.2		81 (24.8%)	14 (4.3%)	227 (69.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	24	799^th of 1018 public elementary schools	21.5%		23.4	793^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	22.3%	6	31.9	38.6		35.6	23.4	28.1		26.0	21.3	26.3		24.0	$13,168	$1,864	$10,020
Algood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2525 Old Walton RD	Cookeville	38506	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 303-0362	521	28	18.3		446 (85.6%)	8 (1.5%)	48 (9.2%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	75.5	189^th of 1018 public elementary schools	81.4%		77.9	164^th of 1020 public elementary schools	83.9%	25	56.6	52.4		54.3	59.0	64.8		62.2	53.0	49.5		51.1	$12,423	$1,197	$10,335
Northfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	570 S Bunker Hill RD	Sparta	38583	White County	White County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 761-7979	303	19	15.8		287 (94.7%)	3 (1.0%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	67.8	256^th of 1018 public elementary schools	74.9%		77.8	166^th of 1020 public elementary schools	83.7%	90	59.6	52.4	40.5	51.1	46.8	64.3	40.5	50.4	48.9	64.3	36.6	50.0	$10,397	$1,483	$8,040
Cornerstone Elementary	Public	2-4	371 First Avenue South	Baxter	38544	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 858-9190	358	20	18.0		335 (93.6%)	3 (0.8%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	48.2	497^th of 1018 public elementary schools	51.2%		52.5	443^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	56.6%	54	45.7	53.8		49.6	32.6	43.7		37.9	34.1	40.3		37.1	$12,237	$1,392	$10,027

Frequently Asked Questions about Prescott South Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Prescott South Elementary?

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

Is Prescott South Elementary a good school?

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

What district is Prescott South Elementary in?

Putnam County

How many students attend Prescott South Elementary?

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

What schools do graduates of Prescott South Elementary attend?

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

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

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