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#179 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 10% in state

Park View Elementary

Elementary School · Putnam County

545 Scott AVE, Cookeville, TN 38501

Enrollment

422

Student-Teacher

14.6:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#179 of 1,786

In Cookeville

#6 of 13

public schools

In district

#8 of 20

Putnam County

Academic growth

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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Park View Elementary

8.5/10

Elementary School in Cookeville · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Heavenly Host Lutheran School

5.0/10

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8.6/10

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About Park View Elementary

Park View Elementary is a public elementary school in Cookeville, TN, part of Putnam County. Park View Elementary serves approximately 422 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Park View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Park View Elementary show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 8.5 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.1
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+15.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,619
Chronic Absenteeism13.5%

Park View Elementary — Students at Park View Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 41.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 34.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
44.2%
ELA
38.4%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
43.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.9/10.

How Park View Elementary Compares

See how Park View Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.5/10
90th percentile in TN
Academic
8.6/10
Excellent
Growth
8.9/10
Excellent
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.5%

Location

545 Scott AVE, Cookeville, TN 38501

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Park View Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Prescott South Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Algood Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Algood), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Capshaw Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Cookeville, see our Cookeville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.8 mi
School Distance Rating
HEAVENLY HOST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Cookeville 0.7 mi 5.0
Capshaw Elementary Cookeville 1.1 mi 8.6
Cane Creek Elementary Cookeville 1.3 mi 8.5
T T U Child Development Lab Cookeville 1.5 mi
Avery Trace Middle School Cookeville 1.8 mi 7.2
Sycamore Elementary Cookeville 2.0 mi 6.4
HIGHLAND RIM ACADEMY Cookeville 2.3 mi 5.5
Jere Whitson Elementary Cookeville 2.4 mi 7.9
Prescott South Elementary Cookeville 2.8 mi 9.0
Putnam County VITAL Cookeville 2.2 mi 4.3
Prescott South Middle School Cookeville 2.9 mi 7.9
Cookeville High School Cookeville 3.1 mi 6.1
Northeast Elementary Cookeville 2.8 mi 8.5
Algood Middle School Cookeville 3.6 mi 7.9
Algood Elementary Algood 3.7 mi 8.8
Putnam Co Adult High School Cookeville 4.9 mi
White Plains Academy Algood 4.9 mi 4.4
ALGOOD CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY Cookeville 5.1 mi
CHANCE TRANSITIONAL SCHOOL Bloomington Springs 7.0 mi
Upperman Middle School Baxter 6.8 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 38501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,923

Median Home Value

$245,100

Median Rent

$856/mo

Population

42,422

College Educated

30.8%

Homeownership

49.4%

Avg Commute

21.4 min

Poverty Rate

20%

Median Age

31.5

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Cane Creek Elementary Cookeville, TN 8.5
Cornerstone Elementary Baxter, TN 8.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Park View Elementary

What grades does Park View Elementary serve?

Park View Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Park View Elementary?

Park View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Park View Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Park View Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Park View Elementary rank in TN?

Park View Elementary ranks #179 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Park View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Park View 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 Park View Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Park View Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Park View Elementary a charter school?

No, Park View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Park View Elementary a Title I school?

No, Park View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
68 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Putnam County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.5%

District

Putnam County
District Enrollment
11,762
Schools in District
22
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,619
District Rank
#8 of 20

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