Elmer H. Cook Elementary School
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(479)646-8880
- Elmer H. Cook Elementary School serves 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Elmer H. Cook Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Elmer H. Cook Elementary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 583 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #122 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 13% |
| Black | 9% | 20% |
| White | 68% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fort Smith School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is Southside High School (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ramsey Junior High School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Beard Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Smith Beard Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 349 students
1.6 miles
1600 Cavanaugh Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479)646-0834 1.6 PK-6 349 - Fort Smith Cavanaugh Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 318 students
2.0 miles
1025 School St
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479)646-1131 2.0 PK-6 318 - Fort Smith Carnall Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 288 students
2.9 miles
2524 S Tulsa St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479)646-3612 2.9 PK-6 288 - Fort Smith Raymond F. Orr Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 398 students
3.1 miles
3609 Phoenix St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479)646-3711 3.1 PK-6 398 - Fort Smith Southside High School Grades: 10-12 | 1,537 student
3.8 miles
4100 Gary St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479)646-7371 3.8 10-12 1,537
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