Putnam County VITAL

Putnam County
1400 E. Spring ST
Cookeville, TN 38506
301 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The VITAL (Voluntary Innovative Tennessee Action Learning) program is a specialized virtual learning initiative based in Cookeville, Tennessee, designed to offer flexible, technology-driven educational opportunities for students within the Upper Cumberland region. Operated in coordination with the Putnam County School System, the program provides a robust catalog of online courses that cater to students who require an alternative to the traditional classroom setting, whether for credit recovery, acceleration, or the need for a personalized schedule.

By leveraging a digital curriculum, VITAL allows students to engage with their studies remotely, providing them with the autonomy to manage their academic pacing while still receiving support from certified educators. The program serves as a critical resource for local school districts, aiming to bridge geographic gaps and provide equitable access to high-quality instruction. Through its online infrastructure, VITAL seeks to modernize the educational experience, preparing students for a future where digital literacy and independent learning are essential skills.
301
Total Students
12.8
Full-Time Teachers
23.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    262 (87.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (6.3 %)
  • Black
    10 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Putnam County
Phone: (931)372-2368
Website: http://vital.pcsstn.com
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.5
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
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 29
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 32
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 20
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
White Plains Academy
Putnam County
108 Students
288 E. Main ST
Algood, TN 38506 (3.5 miles away)
Other K - 12th