Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cooper Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cooper Elementary School serves the northern part of Bella Vista, AR, covering an area of approximately 18.4 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cooper Elementary School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Cooper Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooper Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 989 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
79%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
Cooper Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cooper Elementary School often compared to?
Cooper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sugar Creek Elementary School, Old Wire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Cooper Elementary School?
628 students attend Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cooper Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooper Elementary School?
Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooper Elementary School part of?
Cooper Elementary School is part of Bentonville School District.
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