Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elmer H. Cook Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 993 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
7%
20%
White
62%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmer H. Cook Elementary School's ranking?
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Elmer H. Cook Elementary School often compared to?
Elmer H. Cook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cavanaugh Elementary School, Beard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Elmer H. Cook Elementary School?
490 students attend Elmer H. Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School?
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elmer H. Cook Elementary School offer ?
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elmer H. Cook Elementary School part of?
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School (planned)
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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