Enrollment
2,241
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470348001457
Cookeville High School — Cookeville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Cookeville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Putnam County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cookeville High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cookeville High School reports 2,241 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 123.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 27 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1121 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Putnam County spends $10,860 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.5% from local sources (property taxes), 45.8% from the state, and 22.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cookeville High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,241 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 86% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,860
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 1121 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,241 Top 100% in Tennessee — larger than 0% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 123.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470348001457
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 1121:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam County, which includes Cookeville High School.
$10,860
Per student
-12%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 45.8%
Federal 22.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cookeville High School
How many students attend Cookeville High School?
Cookeville High School has 2,241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cookeville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cookeville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cookeville High School is 17.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cookeville High School?
The largest demographic group at Cookeville High School is White at 71.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cookeville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cookeville High School?
Cookeville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.