Cochrane Elementary

2511 Tregaron Avenue
Louisville, KY 40299

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cochrane Elementary, located in the Hikes Point neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school within the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. It places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school through a structured and inclusive academic curriculum.

The school is well-regarded for its engagement with the local community and its focus on the "whole child," incorporating social-emotional learning alongside core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. Cochrane Elementary utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often encouraging parent involvement and collaboration to enhance the overall educational experience. As part of the larger JCPS network, it aims to provide equitable opportunities for all students to succeed in a safe and nurturing environment.

470

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cochrane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	139
Black	123
Asian	22
Two or More	40

White
146 (31.1%)
Hispanic
139 (29.6%)
Black
123 (26.2%)
Two or More
40 (8.5%)
Asian
22 (4.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8231
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cochrane Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cochrane Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	46.2%
Male	253	53.8%

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