Cochran Primary School

1500 Cherry St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 534 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (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:

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School Overview

Cochran Primary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Cochran Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cochran Primary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2042 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
38%
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
21%
14%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Millionaires
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cochran Primary School's ranking?
Cochran Primary School is ranked #2042 out of 2,733 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cochran Primary School?
534 students attend Cochran Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cochran Primary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cochran Primary School?
Cochran Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cochran Primary School offer ?
Cochran Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cochran Primary School part of?
Cochran Primary School is part of Williamsport Area School District.

School Reviews

2   10/10/2025
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.
- Posted by Parent - mally

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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