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#468 of 1,035 schools in AR
Top 45% in state
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School
Elementary School · FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
3517 BROOKEN HILL DR, Fort Smith, AR 72908
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Fort Smith
#14 of 26
public schools
Arkansas elementary schools
#186 of 509
In district
#14 of 26
FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic performance
9.1 / 10
Exceptional
About Elmer H. Cook Elementary School
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School serves 494 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.8 to 1 with 25 full-time equivalent teachers on staff.
The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #136 out of 1044 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 87th percentile. Students show solid proficiency rates with 64% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics and 54% in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels. The school's academic score of 8.9 out of 10 reflects this consistent performance.
Cook Elementary is located in the 72908 ZIP code area, a community of nearly 14,000 residents where the median household income is $63,697 and median home value is $164,500. About 31% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 8.5%, indicating a stable middle-class neighborhood. The school sits on Brooken Hill Drive in Fort Smith, a small city setting in Sebastian County that provides families with both educational opportunities and community amenities.
Score Breakdown
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Elmer H. Cook Elementary School — Students at Elmer H. Cook Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores AR EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from AR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.
How Elmer H. Cook Elementary School Compares
See how Elmer H. Cook Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 69% (2019) to 60% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 57% (2019) to 51% (2022).
Location
3517 BROOKEN HILL DR, Fort Smith, AR 72908
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elmer H. Cook Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EUPER LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 5.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BONNEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 4.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Smith, see our Fort Smith schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HARVEST TIME ACADEMY Fort Smith | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| CAVANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| CARNALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith | 2.8 mi | 3.4 |
| RAYMOND F. ORR ELEM. SCHOOL Fort Smith | 3.0 mi | 4.5 |
| THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF FORT SMITH Fort Smith | 3.6 mi | 7.4 |
| SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Fort Smith | 3.7 mi | 7.6 |
| FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith | 4.0 mi | 3.4 |
| RAMSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Fort Smith | 4.0 mi | 7.1 |
| BONNEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith | 4.6 mi | 8.3 |
| SINGLETON ES Arkoma | 4.4 mi | 4.3 |
| CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Smith | 4.9 mi | 6.3 |
| ARKOMA MS Arkoma | 4.6 mi | 4.2 |
| ARKOMA HS Arkoma | 4.6 mi | 7.7 |
| BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith | 5.0 mi | 5.5 |
| PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL OF FORT SMITH Fort Smith | 5.3 mi | — |
| TRINITY CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL Fort Smith | 5.4 mi | 6.7 |
| EUPER LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith | 5.2 mi | 8.4 |
| POCOLA ES Pocola | 4.7 mi | 7.8 |
| JOHN P. WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith | 5.1 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 72908 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,697
Median Home Value
$181,600
Median Rent
$886/mo
Population
14,003
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Median Age
42.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding Elmer H. Cook Elementary School has a median household income of $68,697. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $181,600, with a median rent of $886/month. The local poverty rate of 9.7% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL Gentry, AR | 6.5 |
| OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sherwood, AR | 6.5 |
| RENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Van Buren, AR | 6.5 |
| SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEM. SCHOOL Imboden, AR | 6.5 |
| BERNICE YOUNG ELEMENTARY Springdale, AR | 6.4 |
| BERRYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Berryville, AR | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elmer H. Cook Elementary School
What grades does Elmer H. Cook Elementary School serve?
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elmer H. Cook Elementary School?
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmer H. Cook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmer H. Cook Elementary School rank in AR?
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is ranked #468 out of 1,035 schools in AR.
What is Elmer H. Cook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School has a composite rating of 6.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elmer H. Cook Elementary School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Elmer H. Cook Elementary School has 64.3% math proficiency and 53.7% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Elmer H. Cook Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmer H. Cook Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmer H. Cook Elementary School?
54.7% of students at Elmer H. Cook Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (4,538/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Fort Smith). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 54.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sebastian County
- Phone
- (479) 646-8880
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 14,060
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,459
- District Rank
- #14 of 26
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