Algood Elementary School

2525 Old Walton Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Algood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Algood Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Algood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Algood Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#189 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
57%
31%
51%
37%
52%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
86%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Algood Elementary School's ranking?
Algood Elementary School is ranked #189 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Algood Elementary School often compared to?
Algood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capshaw Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Algood Elementary School?
507 students attend Algood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Algood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Algood Elementary School?
Algood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Algood Elementary School offer ?
Algood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Algood Elementary School part of?
Algood Elementary School is part of Putnam County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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