Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

About Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is a public elementary school in the Houston Independent School District. It is located in the heart of Houston’s Third Ward and serves students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is named after Elmer H. Cook, a prominent African-American educator and community leader in Houston. Elmer H. Cook Elementary School offers a variety of educational programs, including a Dual Language program, an International Baccalaureate program, and an After School program. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, art, and drama. Elmer H. Cook Elementary School strives to create a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow. The school is committed to providing a quality education to all students and to preparing them for success in the 21st century. The school also works to create strong partnerships with families and the community to ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to reach their full potential.

Address:	3517 Brooken Hill Dr Fort Smith, AR 72908
Phone:	(479) 646-8880
Site:	www.fortsmithschools.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	534 students

Overview Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School serves 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Elmer H. Cook Elementary School

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.