Cochran Elementary School

500 West Gaulbert Ave
Louisville, KY 40208

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Tel: (502) 485-8230

www.jefferson.kyschools.us

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Cochran Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Cochran Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cochran Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Cochran Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

328 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Cochran Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Cochran Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#1158 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

30%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

51%

11%

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White

32%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Cochran Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

73%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jefferson County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cochran Elementary School's ranking?

Cochran Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Cochran Elementary School often compared to?

Cochran Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camp Taylor Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Cochran Elementary School?

328 students attend Cochran Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Cochran Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cochran Elementary School?

Cochran Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Cochran Elementary School offer ?

Cochran Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Cochran Elementary School part of?

Cochran Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education