Summary:
Bella Vista, Arkansas, is home to a single elementary school, Cooper Elementary School, which serves students from Kindergarten through 4th grade and is part of the highly-rated Bentonville School District.
Cooper Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 10% of all Arkansas elementary schools for three consecutive years, earning a 5-star rating. The school is a true "math and science powerhouse," with 2025-2026 proficiency rates in Mathematics (76.3%) and Science (73.2%) that significantly exceed both the state average and the already high-performing district averages. However, there is a notable relative weakness in literacy; while still above state averages, the school's English Language Arts (59.7%) and Reading (56.7%) proficiency rates fall below the district average, indicating a key area for growth.
A fascinating grade-level trend shows that 4th graders dramatically outperformed 3rd graders in every subject in the 2025-2026 school year, with the most striking gap in Mathematics (84% vs. 66.3%). The school serves 628 students with a low free/reduced lunch rate of 19.43% and per-student spending of $10,656. Overall, Cooper Elementary School offers a stable, high-quality education with exceptional STEM programs, though families should be aware of the opportunity for improvement in literacy skills compared to the rest of the district.
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