Serving 644 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- 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 644 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cooper Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooper Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
81%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
Cooper Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 997 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
644 students attend Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cooper Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 13:1.
What grades does Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Cooper Elementary School part of?
Cooper Elementary School is part of Bentonville School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 27, 2025 (Tuesday)
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