Cane Creek Elementary

1500 West Jackson ST
Cookeville, TN 38501

www.canecreekcubs.com

447 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Cane Creek Elementary, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Putnam County School System. Known by their mascot, the "Cane Creek Cubs," the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students in the primary grades. The school places a high priority on academic growth, character development, and creating a sense of community, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cane Creek Elementary emphasizes the importance of family and community involvement in the educational process. The school maintains an active presence, often utilizing its website and local programs to keep parents informed and engaged with school events, academic standards, and extracurricular activities. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a nurturing school culture, Cane Creek strives to provide a well-rounded experience that supports the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of every student.

447

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cane Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	72
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
355 (79.4%)
Hispanic
72 (16.1%)
Black
10 (2.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Putnam County
Phone:	(931)520-1173
Website:	http://www.canecreekcubs.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cane Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cane Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	47.2%
Male	236	52.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th