Prescott South Elementary

www.prescottsouthelementary.com

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Prescott South Elementary School, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, is a public elementary school serving students in the Putnam County School System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while encouraging the personal and social development of its students. The school is known for being an active part of the local community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet state standards, offering a balanced approach that includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside opportunities for enrichment. Through their official website, Prescott South provides families with access to essential resources, including school calendars, faculty contacts, and information regarding extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on both character education and academic excellence, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

535

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prescott South Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	471
Hispanic	42
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
471 (88.0%)
Hispanic
42 (7.9%)
Two or More
11 (2.1%)
Black
7 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
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)526-2275
Website:	http://www.prescottsouthelementary.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 32

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prescott South Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prescott South Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	46.7%
Male	285	53.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st