Excellent
#159 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 9% in state
Capshaw Elementary
Elementary School · Putnam County · Cookeville, TN
A Putnam County elementary school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Cougar LN, Cookeville, TN 38501
- Math 82% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Capshaw Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Capshaw Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cookeville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,923
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Putnam County VitalEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| T T U Child Development LabEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.4 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Burks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Putnam County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #4 of 20
- District spending per student
- $10,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Capshaw Elementary is listed in Putnam County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capshaw Elementary
Capshaw Elementary is a public elementary school in Cookeville, TN, part of Putnam County, serving approximately 522 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capshaw Elementary
What grades does Capshaw Elementary serve?
Capshaw Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Capshaw Elementary?
Capshaw Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capshaw Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Capshaw Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capshaw Elementary rank in TN?
Capshaw Elementary ranks #159 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Capshaw Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Capshaw Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Capshaw Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capshaw Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Capshaw Elementary a charter school?
No, Capshaw Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Capshaw Elementary a Title I school?
No, Capshaw Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (931) 526-2414
- Area population (ZIP 38501)
- 42,422
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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