ELMER H. COOK ELEM. SCHOOL

ELMER H. COOK ELEM. SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in FORT SMITH, AR with about 583 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, ELMER H. COOK ELEM. SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district. Situated in a residential area on Brooken Hill Drive, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that focuses on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive community environment for its diverse student population. Like other schools in the district, it emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to prepare young learners for middle school success through a balance of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

As part of the broader Fort Smith Public School system, the institution benefits from the resources and organizational framework of a district dedicated to student achievement and innovative teaching practices. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, such as parent-teacher associations, current academic initiatives, or enrollment procedures, can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at [www.fortsmithschools.org](http://www.fortsmithschools.org). The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, working to foster partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community to enhance the educational experience for every student.

For more information, contact ELMER H. COOK ELEM. SCHOOL at (479) 646-8880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.