Summary:
Zip code 72714 is home to a single school, Cooper Elementary School, which serves grades Kindergarten through 4th grade and is part of the highly-regarded Bentonville School District, a district ranked in the top 3% of Arkansas.
Cooper Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 6% of all Arkansas elementary schools for the past three years. The school is a true "math and science powerhouse," with 76.3% of students proficient in Mathematics and 73.2% proficient in Science, significantly outpacing both the district and state averages. However, there is a notable grade-level gap: 4th graders dramatically outperform 3rd graders in both Math (84% vs. 66.3%) and Science (79.3% vs. 65.3%), suggesting a highly effective 4th-grade team or a particularly strong cohort. While the school excels in STEM, its English Language Arts (59.7%) and Reading (56.7%) proficiency rates fall below the district average, with 3rd-grade Reading (53.4%) being a clear area for improvement. The school serves a student body where 19.43% qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a relatively low level of economic disadvantage.
With an enrollment of 628 students, Cooper Elementary achieves top-tier results with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1 and spending of $10,656 per student, suggesting efficient resource use. After reaching a peak state ranking of 17th in 2024-2025, the school slipped slightly to 29th in 2025-2026, a reminder that maintaining excellence requires continued focus, particularly in literacy. Overall, this is an exceptional school for families prioritizing a strong STEM foundation, with a clear opportunity to bolster reading and writing skills.
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