PRESCOTT SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prescott South Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Putnam County school district, located in Cookeville, TN with about 559 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Prescott South Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact Prescott South Elementary at (931) 526-2275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
http://pses.pcsstn.com/
PRESCOTT SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cookeville, TN with about 559 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Putnam County
- Total Students:
- 559
- Teachers:
- 37
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 559 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRESCOTT SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.