Beard Elementary School vs Elmer H. Cook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beard Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | Beard Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Elmer H. Cook Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 511 | #104 of 511 |
| National rank | #25070 of 50,301 | #18458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 297 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmer H. Cook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 50.1).
- •Elmer H. Cook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Elmer H. Cook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Elmer H. Cook Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 78.1%).
- •Beard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.0).
- •Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 297.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beard Elementary School better than Elmer H. Cook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmer H. Cook Elementary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 50.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beard Elementary School and Elmer H. Cook Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beard Elementary School: 297. Elmer H. Cook Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beard Elementary School and Elmer H. Cook Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Beard Elementary School is 202nd of 511 and Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is 104th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).