Serving 538 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cochran Primary School serves the southeast part of Williamsport, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cochran Primary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2042 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
24%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gold
School Mascot
Millionaires
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 #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, Central Elementary 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?
538 students attend Cochran Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cochran Primary School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
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 (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.
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