Cooper Elementary School

Summary:

Cooper Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bella Vista, Arkansas, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 656 students. It is part of the Bentonville School District, which is ranked 8th out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Cooper Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking in the top 50 for the past several years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of that time.

Cooper Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 52.6% of Cooper students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56.4% for the Bentonville district and 33.8% for the state. In mathematics, 63.2% of Cooper students were proficient or better, compared to 64% for the district and 36.4% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 18.1 to 20.4 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios of some nearby schools, such as Mary Mae Jones Elementary (15.7) and Elm Tree Elementary (15.0).

While Cooper Elementary outperforms the state and district averages, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate area. Schools like Apple Glen Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, and Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville have even higher academic proficiency rates in some subjects and grade levels. This suggests that the Bentonville School District as a whole is doing an excellent job in providing high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public K-4

2 Blowing Spring Rd
Bella Vista, AR 72714

(479) 254-5000

District: Bentonville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,589

Students who attend Cooper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Old High Middle School
	Washington Junior High School
High:	Bentonville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 656

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cooper Elementary School ranks better than 93.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 7^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cooper Elementary School is 20.4. 9 elementary schools in the Bentonville School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cooper Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cooper Elementary School is $9,589. 5 elementary schools in the Bentonville School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cooper Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bentonville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentonville School District 8^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cooper Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2010	86.74	21^st	457	95.4%
2011	78.98	68^th	471	85.6%
2012	79.69	50^th	468	89.3%
2013	83.77	31^st	476	93.5%
2014	83.10	49^th	471	89.6%
2015	95.07	13^th	466	97.2%
2016	85.60	32^nd	494	93.5%
2017	85.53	36^th	485	92.6%
2018	89.20	35^th	480	92.7%
2019	92.44	20^th	488	95.9%
2021	84.14	55^th	496	88.9%
2022	90.96	24^th	487	95.1%
2023	86.30	47^th	492	90.4%
2024	90.28	32^nd	497	93.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

75%

25%

by a parent
Thursday, March 16, 2017

The complete lack of communication by the teaching staff, coupled with their apparent inability to ensure the children ride the correct bus home, cancels out how the school may look on paper. Their focus is decidedly on the numbers, rather than on the students who comprise those numbers. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Amazing teachers and staff; my daughter has been attending for a year and I am extremely pleased with the education provided to her in this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, March 2, 2013

Mr. Young the principal at Cooper is one of the best. He takes the time out of his busy schedule to talk with parents and children of all ages and is a great parent himself. Wonderful school, Wonderful Principal, and a Wonderful Teacher have been a great way to enjoy Kindergarten for our child. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 3, 2012

My granddaughter has excelled in Kindergarten at Cooper. She feels safe and cared for. The atmosphere is fun and she is always excited to tell us about her day. The teacher keeps us informed almost daily on class activities and scheduled events and keeps the children interested by having a variety of fun "stuff" and daily rewards. She loves and enjoys all of her teachers and excels in all of her classes. She jumps out of bed each morning anxious to get to school. I was impressed when I walked into the school the first time and saw posters everywhere stating a zero tolerance for bullying which, in my opinion, destroys the victims confidence and spirit. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cooper Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	492	7	2	19	5	n/a	n/a	525
2009	540	5	2	11	7	n/a	n/a	565
2010	642	7	3	19	7	1	34	713
2011	636	7	4	18	7	0	32	704
2012	659	5	6	9	9	0	36	724
2013	588	2	2	27	12	0	23	654
2014	569	2	6	31	10	0	23	641
2015	589	1	6	42	10	0	32	680
2016	597	1	9	44	7	0	36	694
2017	547	8	6	46	3	2	39	651
2018	508	4	2	48	2	2	28	594
2019	481	6	1	55	5	2	26	576
2020	574	4	3	65	5	3	34	688
2021	531	9	8	73	5	3	26	655
2022	517	8	4	60	5	3	29	626
2023	534	8	1	73	11	1	28	656

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cooper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	525	35.0	15.0	26.1
2009	565	35.0	16.1	23.7
2010	713	45.2	15.8	28.9
2011	704	39.9	17.6	26.6
2012	724	39.3	18.4	27.6
2013	654	36.4	17.9	28.6
2014	641	40.6	15.7	26.2
2015	680	43.0	15.8	25.1
2016	694	44.0	15.7	27.1
2017	651	40.0	16.2	16
2018	594	38.0	15.6	15
2019	576	31.0	18.5	28.5
2020	688	37.9	18.1	30.5
2021	655	36.0	18.1	24.9
2022	626	33.5	18.6	26.5
2023	656	32.0	20.4	29

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cooper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	525	35.0	15.0	26.1
2009	565	35.0	16.1	23.7
2010	713	45.2	15.8	28.9
2011	704	39.9	17.6	26.6
2012	724	39.3	18.4	27.6
2013	654	36.4	17.9	28.6
2014	641	40.6	15.7	26.2
2015	680	43.0	15.8	25.1
2016	694	44.0	15.7	27.1
2017	651	40.0	16.2	16
2018	594	38.0	15.6	15
2019	576	31.0	18.5	28.5
2020	688	37.9	18.1	30.5
2021	655	36.0	18.1	24.9
2022	626	33.5	18.6	26.5
2023	656	32.0	20.4	29

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cooper Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,481 (15.4%)	$8,107 (84.5%)	$9,589

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cooper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 47^th of 492 Elementary schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Cooper Elementary School)	93.5	73.1	20.4%
3rd Grade English (Bentonville School District)	83.3	78.4	4.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Cooper Elementary School)	83.6	67.8	15.8%
3rd Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	76	70.5	5.5%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Cooper Elementary School)	64.8	46.9	17.9%
3rd Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	53.9	50.2	3.7%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Cooper Elementary School)	64.7	52.2	12.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	51.4	48.9	2.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Cooper Elementary School)	86.7	84.1	2.6%
4th Grade English (Bentonville School District)	85.5	81.2	4.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Cooper Elementary School)	82.8	68.3	14.5%
4th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	74.4	67.7	6.7%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cooper Elementary School)	64.8	56.3	8.5%
4th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	59.8	56.7	3.1%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cooper Elementary School)	60.1	59.5	0.6%
4th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	63.7	59.4	4.3%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	576	656	13.9%
African American	6	8	33.3%
American Indian	5	11	120%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	55	73	32.7%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	481	534	11%
Two or More Races	26	28	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.5%	29%	0.5%

Schools Near Cooper Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)						ATLAS Science (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cooper Elementary School	Public	K-4	2 Blowing Spring Rd	Bella Vista	72714	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5000	656	32	20.4	29.0%	534 (81.4%)	8 (1.2%)	73 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.3%)	90.3	32^nd of 497 public elementary schools	93.6%		86.3	47^th of 492 public elementary schools	90.4%	15	51.4	54.1				52.6	49.7	53.3				51.3	59.2	68.1				63.2	57.8	59.8				58.7	$9,589	$1,481	$8,107
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	1102 Bella Vista Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5790	436	28	15.5	18.8%	350 (80.3%)	11 (2.5%)	31 (7.1%)	8 (1.8%)	10 (2.3%)	4 (0.9%)	22 (5.0%)	90.6	30^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.0%		92.2	21^st of 492 public elementary schools	95.7%	9	54.5	52.9				53.7	55.7	52.0				53.7	52.3	58.9				55.8	65.9	63.7				64.8	$15,425	$5,890	$9,536
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-4	810 Bella Vista Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5860	425	24	17.6	19.1%	348 (81.9%)	5 (1.2%)	29 (6.8%)	5 (1.2%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (5.9%)	94.5	21^st of 497 public elementary schools	95.8%		92.9	17^th of 492 public elementary schools	96.5%	4	56.4	69.9				62.7	54.3	71.1				62.1	53.2	71.1				61.5	64.9	74.7				69.5	$12,152	$2,163	$9,989
R.E. Baker Elementary School	Public	K-4	301 NW Third St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5720	410	24	17.1	42.9%	261 (63.7%)	14 (3.4%)	82 (20.0%)	29 (7.1%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	16 (3.9%)	76.4	102^nd of 497 public elementary schools	79.5%		68.5	152^nd of 492 public elementary schools	69.1%	50	52.3	34.6				42.9	51.5	35.6				43.0	53.1	48.7				50.7	57.5	51.3				54.2	$10,172	$1,785	$8,387
Elm Tree Elementary School	Public	K-4	101 Elm Tree Ln	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5650	555	37	15.0	16.8%	402 (72.4%)	29 (5.2%)	61 (11.0%)	34 (6.1%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.1%)	91.3	26^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.8%		85.7	50^th of 492 public elementary schools	89.8%	24	51.7	51.3				51.5	52.6	52.2				52.4	63.0	70.2				66.5	57.7	65.7				61.6	$8,714	$1,075	$7,639
Apple Glen Elementary School	Public	K-4	1801 Orchard Ln	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5580	484	26	18.3	20.9%	376 (77.7%)	7 (1.4%)	42 (8.7%)	13 (2.7%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.6%)	97.1	9^th of 497 public elementary schools	98.2%		94.4	13^th of 492 public elementary schools	97.4%	4	69.4	57.0				62.3	68.4	59.0				63.0	81.6	68.0				73.8	80.2	68.0				73.3	$9,108	$1,226	$7,882
Centerton Gamble Elementary	Public	K-4	1500 Gamble Rd	Centerton	72719	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 696-3330	747	36	20.6	24.1%	516 (69.1%)	32 (4.3%)	100 (13.4%)	39 (5.2%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.2%)	71.6	123^rd of 497 public elementary schools	75.3%		75.3	116^th of 492 public elementary schools	76.4%	7	42.6	38.2				40.5	42.7	38.7				40.8	43.3	46.7				45.0	50.3	53.4				51.8	$9,281	$1,330	$7,950
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville	Public, Charter	PK, KG-7	1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 715-6662	637	41	15.3	11.0%	192 (30.1%)	22 (3.5%)	32 (5.0%)	359 (56.4%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (3.8%)	95.6	16^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.8%		95.2	9^th of 492 public elementary schools	98.2%	7	61.3	52.8	71.8	58.8	66.6	61.4	62.5	52.7	69.6	60.4	68.4	61.5	61.3	69.6	70.8	83.3	73.6	69.4	59.4	60.3	69.6	64.8	84.2	63.9	$6,709	$266	$6,443
Founders Classical Academy Elementary Online	Public, Charter	K-6	1302 Melissa Dr	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 715-6676	4	1	7.6		1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Mary Mae Jones Elementary School	Public	K-4	500 SE 14th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5930	471	30	15.7	48.0%	236 (50.1%)	35 (7.4%)	96 (20.4%)	50 (10.6%)	14 (3.0%)	17 (3.6%)	23 (4.9%)	68.2	149^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.0%		61.1	199^th of 492 public elementary schools	59.6%	50	42.1	41.9				42.0	46.1	38.3				42.1	41.6	38.3				39.9	50.5	41.5				45.9	$9,679	$1,473	$8,206

Frequently Asked Questions about Cooper Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Cooper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cooper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Old High Middle School
Middle : Washington Junior High School
High : Bentonville High School

How many students attend Cooper Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 656 students attended Cooper Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Cooper Elementary School?

Students at Cooper Elementary School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

What district is Cooper Elementary School in?

Bentonville School District

Is Cooper Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Cooper Elementary School ranks in the top 6.4% of Arkansas elementary schools.

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