Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prescott South 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 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Prescott South Elementary serves the southeast part of Cookeville, TN, covering an area of approximately 54 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prescott South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Prescott South Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prescott South Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prescott South Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pups
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prescott South Elementary School's ranking?
Prescott South Elementary School is ranked #309 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Prescott South Elementary School often compared to?
Prescott South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capshaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Prescott South Elementary School?
535 students attend Prescott South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Prescott South Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Prescott South Elementary School offer ?
Prescott South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prescott South Elementary School part of?
Prescott South Elementary School is part of Putnam County School District.
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