Jere Whitson Elementary vs Putnam County VITAL
Jere Whitson Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 4.4/10. Jere Whitson Elementary is significantly larger with 317 students, about 3.0× the size of Putnam County VITAL (106). In math proficiency, Jere Whitson Elementary leads at 37.0%.
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Jere Whitson Elementary
Cookeville, TN
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
317 students
Putnam County VITAL
Cookeville, TN
4.4/10
SchoolPre-K – 12th
106 students
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| Metric | Jere Whitson Elementary | Putnam County VITAL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 4.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.8 | 4.8 |
| Growth Score | 8.0 | 1.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.1 | 7.8 |
| State Rank | #360 of 1,790 | #1,586 of 1,790 |
| State Percentile | 80th | 12th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Jere Whitson Elementary | Putnam County VITAL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 25.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 12.0% | 75.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Jere Whitson Elementary | Putnam County VITAL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 4th | Pre-K – 12th |
| Enrollment | 317 | 106 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 5.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 60–79% |
| District | Putnam County | Putnam County |
| City | Cookeville | Cookeville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Cookeville (38501) | Cookeville (38506) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,923 | $63,051 |
| Median Home Value | $245,100 | $256,100 |
| Median Rent | $856 | $1,032 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 30.8% | 30.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% | 13.4% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 22 min |