Cooper Elementary School

2 Blowing Spring Rd
Bella Vista, AR 72714
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Cooper Elementary School serves 626 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Cooper Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cooper Elementary School's student population of 626 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
626 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Cooper Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cooper Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 993 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
1%
20%
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White
83%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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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 Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
Cooper Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
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 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Cooper Elementary School?
626 students attend Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cooper Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 18:1, 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.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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