Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 3517 Brooken Hill Dr
       Fort Smith, AR  72908


(479) 646-8880

District: Fort Smith School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,888 Help


Students who attend Elmer H. Cook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ramsey Junior High School
High:    Southside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.2%
Two or more races:
15.4%
Hispanic:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Compare Details Elmer H. Cook Elementary School ranks better than 82.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 3rd among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Elmer H. Cook Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fort Smith School District. Racial makeup is: White (59.2%), two or more races (15.4%), Hispanic (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is 19.6. 14 elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is $8,888. 16 elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fort Smith School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Smith School District 157th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 88.04 20th 411 95.1%
2006 75.41 89th 402 77.9%
2007 82.67 45th 440 89.8%
2008 77.62 66th 439 85.0%
2009 81.42 53rd 445 88.1%
2010 79.39 63rd 457 86.2%
2011 70.49 127th 471 73.0%
2012 71.17 120th 468 74.4%
2013 70.25 130th 476 72.7%
2014 81.21 52nd 471 89.0%
2015 76.39 85th 466 81.8%
2016 79.37 62nd 494 87.4%
2017 76.39 90th 485 81.4%
2018 79.94 77th 480 84.0%
2019 74.98 103rd 488 78.9%
2021 84.39 53rd 496 89.3%
2022 83.19 65th 487 86.7%
2023 78.41 87th 492 82.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 438 11 19 5 9 n/a n/a 0 482
1989 458 7 22 3 1 n/a n/a 0 491
1990 445 16 23 5 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1991 468 19 24 6 7 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 480 13 25 6 10 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 515 8 24 5 9 n/a n/a 0 561
1994 508 14 24 5 10 n/a n/a 0 561
1995 510 13 35 9 21 n/a n/a 0 588
1996 510 13 35 9 21 n/a n/a 0 588
1997 518 14 39 8 14 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 504 12 35 8 16 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 483 20 36 8 9 n/a n/a 0 556
2000 506 19 31 11 8 n/a n/a 0 575
2001 493 26 30 23 14 n/a n/a 0 586
2002 495 30 30 23 18 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 495 30 30 23 18 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 485 32 24 25 15 n/a n/a 0 581
2005 434 29 27 22 18 n/a n/a 0 530
2006 486 44 26 22 18 n/a n/a 0 596
2007 475 42 17 33 20 n/a n/a 0 587
2008 502 46 22 31 23 n/a n/a 0 624
2009 500 48 27 29 19 n/a n/a 0 623
2010 480 45 28 21 21 0 28 0 623
2011 485 50 24 33 14 0 32 0 638
2012 473 39 26 32 10 1 32 0 613
2013 455 32 18 46 12 2 26 0 591
2014 427 30 17 48 8 1 32 0 563
2015 400 33 14 51 6 1 34 0 539
2016 430 50 16 61 11 0 34 0 602
2017 421 45 22 66 10 0 32 0 596
2018 393 51 22 71 8 0 38 0 583
2019 385 53 25 67 9 0 40 0 579
2020 342 54 32 64 3 0 47 0 542
2021 335 51 29 57 5 0 57 0 534
2022 303 32 26 55 2 0 72 0 490
2023 296 43 24 57 3 0 77 0 500

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 20.2 23.8 n/a
1989 491 24.0 20.4 n/a
1990 491 23.0 21.3 11
1991 524 22.7 23.0 10.5
1992 534 23.4 22.8 7.7
1993 561 26.6 21.1 10.9
1994 561 26.9 20.9 14.4
1995 588 28.9 20.3 18
1996 588 28.9 20.3 18
1997 593 31.4 18.9 16.2
1998 575 31.4 18.3 17.9
1999 556 26.2 21.2 21.4
2000 575 29.0 19.8 21.4
2001 586 28.0 20.9 26.8
2002 596 30.0 19.9 25.2
2003 596 30.0 19.9 25.2
2004 581 30.0 19.4 28.9
2005 530 31.0 17.1 30.2
2006 596 30.0 19.9 30
2007 587 33.0 17.8 33.2
2008 624 35.0 17.8 32.4
2009 623 33.0 18.9 35.5
2010 623 33.5 16.8 41.1
2011 638 34.6 18.4 40.9
2012 613 34.6 17.6 36.7
2013 591 31.1 18.9 38.7
2014 563 32.5 17.3 40.9
2015 539 31.0 17.3 39.3
2016 602 34.0 17.7 48.3
2017 596 33.5 17.7 31.9
2018 583 33.3 17.4 27.6
2019 579 28.6 20.2 51.3
2020 542 27.0 20.0 53.7
2021 534 31.4 17.0 58.6
2022 490 25.2 19.4 53.5
2023 500 25.5 19.6 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 20.2 23.8 n/a
1989 491 24.0 20.4 n/a
1990 491 23.0 21.3 11
1991 524 22.7 23.0 10.5
1992 534 23.4 22.8 7.7
1993 561 26.6 21.1 10.9
1994 561 26.9 20.9 14.4
1995 588 28.9 20.3 18
1996 588 28.9 20.3 18
1997 593 31.4 18.9 16.2
1998 575 31.4 18.3 17.9
1999 556 26.2 21.2 21.4
2000 575 29.0 19.8 21.4
2001 586 28.0 20.9 26.8
2002 596 30.0 19.9 25.2
2003 596 30.0 19.9 25.2
2004 581 30.0 19.4 28.9
2005 530 31.0 17.1 30.2
2006 596 30.0 19.9 30
2007 587 33.0 17.8 33.2
2008 624 35.0 17.8 32.4
2009 623 33.0 18.9 35.5
2010 623 33.5 16.8 41.1
2011 638 34.6 18.4 40.9
2012 613 34.6 17.6 36.7
2013 591 31.1 18.9 38.7
2014 563 32.5 17.3 40.9
2015 539 31.0 17.3 39.3
2016 602 34.0 17.7 48.3
2017 596 33.5 17.7 31.9
2018 583 33.3 17.4 27.6
2019 579 28.6 20.2 51.3
2020 542 27.0 20.0 53.7
2021 534 31.4 17.0 58.6
2022 490 25.2 19.4 53.5
2023 500 25.5 19.6 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,496 (16.8%) $7,392 (83.2%) $8,888

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 87th of 492 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)70.771
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English (Fort Smith School District)65.457.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)65.360.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)54.148.5
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)4033.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)30.628.1
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)34.637.7
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)32.129.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)76.186.5
 10.4%
   4th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)6660.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)59.264.2
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)49.541.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)52.154.3
 2.2%
   4th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)33.134
 0.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)63.455.6
 7.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)42.238.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)92.981.8
 11.1%
   5th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)71.667.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)78.556
 22.5%
   5th Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)46.636.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)66.347
 19.3%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)37.332
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Elmer H. Cook Elementary School)59.543.9
 15.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)3535.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students579500
 13.6%
African American5343
 18.9%
American Indian93
 66.7%
Asian2524
 4%
Hispanic6757
 14.9%
Pacific Islander00
White385296
 23.1%
Two or More Races4077
 92.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.3%56.4%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School ranks 88th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Elmer H. Cook Elementary School are 59% White, 15% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Asian.

Students who attend Elmer H. Cook Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ramsey Junior High School
High : Southside High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended Elmer H. Cook Elementary School.


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