- Enrollment
- 2,241
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cookeville, TN
Prescott South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Prescott South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470348002230
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prescott South Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Cookeville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 813
- students enrolled
Prescott South Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott South Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cookeville, TN.
School address
District: Putnam County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470348002230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Prescott South Middle School shrank from 812 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 59.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 470348002230 · Cookeville, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
813 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cookeville High School (2,241 students)
Prescott South Middle School shrank from 812 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 59.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Prescott South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cookeville Hig
Cookeville High School
2,241 students
- Upperman High
Upperman High School
899 students
- Upperman Middl 851
Upperman Middle School
851 students
- This school 813
Prescott South Middle School
813 students
- Avery Trace Mi 724
Avery Trace Middle School
724 students
- Algood Middle 718
Algood Middle School
718 students
What this shows Prescott South Middle School reports 813 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prescott South Middle School compares
Prescott South Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,619
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 407 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.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Prescott South Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Putnam County reports $10,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prescott South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookeville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upperman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upperman Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avery Trace Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Algood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prescott South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Cookeville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~813 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prescott South Middle School
How many students attend Prescott South Middle School?
Prescott South Middle School has 813 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cookeville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott South Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Prescott South Middle School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Cookeville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prescott South Middle School?
Prescott South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prescott South Middle School rank among elementary schools in Cookeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott South Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cookeville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cookeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam County?
Besides Prescott South Middle School, Putnam County also operates Cookeville High School (2,241 students), Upperman High School (899 students), and Upperman Middle School (851 students). See the Putnam County district page for the complete list.