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#552 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 43% in state
Cochran Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 West Gaubert Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 22% proficient (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cochran Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cochran Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,714
Median home value
$153,100
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
27.6%
Poverty rate
38.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcferran Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 664 | Compare → |
| Western Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Engelhard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Heuser Hearing & Language AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #28 of 149
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cochran Elementary is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cochran Elementary
Cochran Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #552 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cochran Elementary
What grades does Cochran Elementary serve?
Cochran Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cochran Elementary?
Cochran Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cochran Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cochran Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cochran Elementary rank in KY?
Cochran Elementary ranks #552 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Cochran Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cochran Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cochran Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cochran Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cochran Elementary a charter school?
No, Cochran Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cochran Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cochran Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cochran Elementary?
71.7% of students at Cochran Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8230
- Area population (ZIP 40208)
- 15,287
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 22.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40208; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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