Cochran Elementary School

500 West Gaulbert Ave
Louisville, KY 40208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cochran Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (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:

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School Overview

Cochran Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cochran Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cochran Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1156 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cochran Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cochran Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cochran Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cochran Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cochran Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
51%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cochran Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cochran Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cochran Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Cochran Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cochran Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cochran Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cochran Elementary School's ranking?
Cochran Elementary School is ranked #1156 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Cochran Elementary School?
324 students attend Cochran Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cochran Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cochran Elementary School?
Cochran Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Cochran Elementary School located?
Cochran Elementary School is located in the University neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 2 other public schools located in University.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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