Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

3517 Brooken Hill Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72908

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Top 10%

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Elmer H. Cook Elementary School serves 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) 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 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
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:

School Overview

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

534 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is 0.57, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#61 out of 993 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

64%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

53%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

11%

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Elmer H. Cook Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

20%

White

63%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Elmer H. Cook Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elmer H. Cook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fort Smith School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

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?

534 students attend Elmer H. Cook Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School?

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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-6

What school district is Elmer H. Cook Elementary School part of?

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.

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Spring Break

March 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education