Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elmer H. Cook Elem. School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmer H. Cook Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Elmer H. Cook Elem. School's student population of 500 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elmer H. Cook Elem. School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmer H. Cook Elem. School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
9%
19%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmer H. Cook Elem. School's ranking?
Elmer H. Cook Elem. School is ranked #128 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Elmer H. Cook Elem. School often compared to?
Elmer H. Cook Elem. 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Elmer H. Cook Elem. School?
500 students attend Elmer H. Cook Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Elmer H. Cook Elem. School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 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 Elem. School?
Elmer H. Cook Elem. School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elmer H. Cook Elem. School offer ?
Elmer H. Cook Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elmer H. Cook Elem. School part of?
Elmer H. Cook Elem. School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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