Capshaw Elementary

www.capshawcougars.com

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Capshaw Elementary School, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Putnam County School System. Known for its mascot, the "Capshaw Cougar," the school fosters a community-oriented environment dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes a foundational curriculum that prepares children for future success while promoting core values such as integrity, respect, and academic excellence.

Beyond its standard classroom instruction, Capshaw Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school frequently engages parents and the local community through various events, extracurricular activities, and support initiatives designed to enrich the student experience. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive atmosphere, Capshaw Elementary strives to provide a stable and encouraging foundation for the youth of Cookeville.

521

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capshaw Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	39
Black	11
Asian	22
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
440 (84.5 %)
Hispanic
39 (7.5 %)
Asian
22 (4.2 %)
Black
11 (2.1 %)
Two or More
8 (1.5 %)
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)526-2414
Website:	http://www.capshawcougars.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
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 33

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Capshaw Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Capshaw Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	49.1%
Male	265	50.9%

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