Cane Creek Elementary School

1500 West Jackson St
Cookeville, TN 38501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cane Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cane Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Cane Creek Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
466 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Cane Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cane Creek Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#296 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
28%
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35-39%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
13%
13%
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Black
4%
21%
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White
81%
60%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cane Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cane Creek Elementary School is ranked #296 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cane Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Cane Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School, Capshaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Cane Creek Elementary School?
466 students attend Cane Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cane Creek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cane Creek Elementary School?
Cane Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cane Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cane Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cane Creek Elementary School part of?
Cane Creek Elementary School is part of Putnam County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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