Jere Whitson Elementary

178 East Jere Whitson RD
Cookeville, TN 38501

www.jerewhitsonwildcats.com

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Jere Whitson Elementary School, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, serves as a cornerstone of the Putnam County School System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal growth of its student body, which typically ranges from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. With a mascot represented by the "Wildcats," the school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to prepare young students for future success through a balance of core curriculum, social-emotional development, and extracurricular involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Cookeville community and prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By utilizing resources like their official website, the school keeps stakeholders informed about upcoming events, academic programs, and school policies. Jere Whitson Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and persistent in their studies, reflecting the values of the broader Putnam County educational mission.

339

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jere Whitson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	223
Black	11
Asian	7
Two or More	1

Hispanic
223 (65.8%)
White
97 (28.6%)
Black
11 (3.2%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

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)526-6575
Website:	http://www.jerewhitsonwildcats.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 48

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jere Whitson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jere Whitson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	48.4%
Male	175	51.6%

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