School Overview
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.
500
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELMER H. COOK ELEM. SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White296
Hispanic57
Black43
Asian24
Two or More77
American Indian3
  • White
    296 (59.2 %)
  • Two or More
    77 (15.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    57 (11.4 %)
  • Black
    43 (8.6 %)
  • Asian
    24 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)646-8880
Website: http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 205
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 80
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 83
Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELMER H. COOK ELEM. SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten40
Kindergarten80
Grade 192
Grade 274
Grade 366
Grade 483
Grade 565
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELMER H. COOK ELEM. SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24849.6%
Male25250.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)