Capshaw Elementary vs Jere Whitson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capshaw Elementary
Cookeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
515 students
Jere Whitson Elementary
Cookeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
339 students
| Measure | Capshaw Elementary Cookeville, Tennessee | Jere Whitson Elementary Cookeville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 913 | #684 of 913 |
| National rank | #3506 of 50,301 | #46600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 515 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| city | Cookeville | Cookeville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capshaw Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 17.0).
- •Capshaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Capshaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Capshaw Elementary is the larger school with 515 students compared with 339.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capshaw Elementary better than Jere Whitson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capshaw Elementary ranks higher (82.7 vs 17.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capshaw Elementary and Jere Whitson Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cookeville and Cookeville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capshaw Elementary: 515. Jere Whitson Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capshaw Elementary and Jere Whitson Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Capshaw Elementary is 41st of 913 and Jere Whitson Elementary is 684th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).