Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Cochran Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cochran Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cochran Primary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cochran Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cochran Primary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1737 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
19%
14%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cochran Primary School's ranking?
Cochran Primary School is ranked #1737 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cochran Primary School often compared to?
Cochran Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curtin Intrmd School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cochran Primary School?
417 students attend Cochran Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cochran Primary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cochran Primary School?
Cochran Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cochran Primary School offer ?
Cochran Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cochran Primary School part of?
Cochran Primary School is part of Williamsport Area SD School District.
School Reviews
2 1/18/2010
We are not happy with this school. The school indicates that parents are welcomed, but once you go, you are told you can only stay for 30 minutes - no longer. Only one class room out of four (for each grade level) is inclusive - meaning that it has all the special education kids. The other three class rooms for that grade level are non-inclusive. Unfortunately, our child has been in the inclusive class for every year. We were told it is our bad luck. They refuse to move our child to one of the non-inclusive classes where our child would have the opportunity to experience a normal class room that does not have 6 to 8 special education students and the several teachers/aides that also are in the classroom to support the special education students. It is diffcult for our child to concentrate and learn in that environment.
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