At a glance
Reported students
123
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee other enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 98 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
477
Putnam County VITAL School: 123 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 398
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 28.4:1
What the reported data says about Putnam County VITAL School
Putnam County VITAL School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Cookeville. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Putnam County Schools. NCES reports 123 students for 2024–25.
Among 98 combined / other schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 126.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Putnam County VITAL School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.1%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black5.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Putnam County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
White Plains Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
76 reported students
T T U Child Development Lab School
Other · Grades PK–PK
20 reported students
Putnam County Adult High School
High · Grades 09–12
22 reported students
Baxter Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
327 reported students
Sycamore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
337 reported students
Jere Whitson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
339 reported students
Public schools near Putnam County VITAL School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Trace Middle School Middle · Putnam County Schools | 05–08 | 724 | 0.8 mi |
| Northeast Elementary School Elementary · Putnam County Schools | PK–04 | 459 | 1.3 mi |
| Capshaw Elementary School Elementary · Putnam County Schools | PK–04 | 515 | 1.3 mi |
| Algood Middle School Middle · Putnam County Schools | 05–08 | 718 | 1.9 mi |
| T T U Child Development Lab School Other · Putnam County Schools | PK–PK | 20 | 2.6 mi |
| White Plains Academy Other · Putnam County Schools | KG–12 | 76 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Putnam County VITAL School
What grades does Putnam County VITAL School serve?
Putnam County VITAL School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Putnam County Schools.
How many students attend Putnam County VITAL School?
Putnam County VITAL School reported 123 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 98 Tennessee combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 398 students.
Is Putnam County VITAL School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Putnam County VITAL School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Putnam County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Putnam County VITAL School in?
Putnam County VITAL School is part of Putnam County Schools, based in Cookeville, TN, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Putnam County VITAL School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Avery Trace Middle School (0.8 mi), Northeast Elementary School (1.3 mi), Capshaw Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.