Excellent
#77 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 4% in state
Prescott South Elementary
Elementary School · Putnam County · Cookeville, TN
A Putnam County elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 W. Cemetery RD, Cookeville, TN 38506
- Math 71% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prescott South Elementary score 67% 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 23 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Prescott South 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$63,051
Median home value
$256,100
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Host Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Park View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Capshaw ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 3.3 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Putnam County VitalEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Prescott South Elementary is listed in Putnam County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prescott South Elementary
Prescott South Elementary is a public elementary school in Cookeville, TN, part of Putnam County, serving approximately 545 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prescott South Elementary
What grades does Prescott South Elementary serve?
Prescott South Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Prescott South Elementary?
Prescott South Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott South Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prescott South Elementary rank in TN?
Prescott South Elementary ranks #77 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Prescott South Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Prescott South Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Prescott South Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prescott South Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Prescott South Elementary a charter school?
No, Prescott South Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prescott South Elementary a Title I school?
No, Prescott South Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (931) 526-2275
- Area population (ZIP 38506)
- 29,657
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 38506; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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