Cooper Elementary School vs Walnut Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Elementary School
Bella Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–4
628 students
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
Walnut Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
630 students
| Measure | Cooper Elementary School Bella Vista, Arkansas | Walnut Ridge Elementary School Walnut Ridge, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 511 | #319 of 511 |
| National rank | #5834 of 50,301 | #33066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 628 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 48% |
| city | Bella Vista | Walnut Ridge |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 38.4).
- •Cooper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Cooper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •Cooper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 61.1%).
- •Walnut Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.6).
- •Walnut Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 628.
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 Cooper Elementary School better than Walnut Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 38.4 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 Cooper Elementary School and Walnut Ridge Elementary School?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Bella Vista and Walnut Ridge in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Elementary School: 628. Walnut Ridge Elementary School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Elementary School and Walnut Ridge Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Cooper Elementary School is 9th of 511 and Walnut Ridge Elementary School is 319th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).