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.
459
Total Students
23.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELMER H. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White242
Hispanic66
Black36
Asian18
Two or More94
American Indian3
  • White
    242 (52.7%)
  • Two or More
    94 (20.5%)
  • Hispanic
    66 (14.4%)
  • Black
    36 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    18 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7%)
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: 459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 205
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 77
Grade 3 73
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELMER H. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten71
Grade 176
Grade 277
Grade 373
Grade 473
Grade 569
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELMER H. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23250.5%
Male22749.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)