Excellent
#177 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 10% in state
Cornerstone Elementary
Elementary School · Putnam County · Baxter, TN
A Putnam County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
371 First Avenue South, Baxter, TN 38544
- Math 58% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornerstone Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Cornerstone 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,015/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baxter), 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
$66,801
Median home value
$222,500
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38544; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 507 | Compare → |
| Burks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 530 | Compare → |
| Cane Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | Not available | 432 | Compare → |
| Capshaw ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 522 | 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
- #6 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
Cornerstone Elementary is listed in Putnam County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornerstone Elementary
Cornerstone Elementary is a public elementary school in Baxter, TN, part of Putnam County, serving approximately 367 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Elementary
What grades does Cornerstone Elementary serve?
Cornerstone Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Elementary?
Cornerstone Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornerstone Elementary rank in TN?
Cornerstone Elementary ranks #177 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cornerstone Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Cornerstone Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstone Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cornerstone Elementary a charter school?
No, Cornerstone Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornerstone Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (931) 858-9190
- Area population (ZIP 38544)
- 7,413
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 38544; 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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