NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northeast Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Putnam County school district, located in Cookeville, TN with about 409 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Northeast Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northeast Elementary School, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, is part of the Putnam County School System. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive foundational education for elementary-aged students. The school environment is structured to foster academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility, aiming to prepare students for their future transitions into middle school.

The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains a commitment to traditional educational values within the public school framework. By utilizing resources provided by the Putnam County district, Northeast Elementary encourages active participation from families and faculty to create a well-rounded learning experience. Their digital presence highlights the school’s role as a neighborhood hub, dedicated to maintaining open communication between staff, parents, and the broader Cookeville community.

For more information, contact Northeast Elementary at (931) 526-2978 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

575 N Old Kentucky RD
Cookeville, TN 38501
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NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cookeville, TN with about 409 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Putnam County
Total Students:
409
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 409 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
72.6%
Hispanic/Latino
20.0%
Black or African American
3.4%
Asian
2.4%
Two or more races
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.