Cochran Elementary

500 West Gaulbert Ave
Louisville, KY 40208

419 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cochran Elementary School, located in the Old Louisville neighborhood, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Housed in a historic area of Louisville, the school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for a diverse student body. The curriculum focuses on foundational academic skills while emphasizing social-emotional learning to ensure that students develop both intellectually and personally.

Beyond standard academics, Cochran Elementary is recognized for its community-oriented approach, often partnering with local organizations and volunteers to provide additional resources for its students. The school aims to foster a culture of high expectations and equity, working to meet the unique needs of each learner through targeted instruction and a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to prepare them for middle school success.

419

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cochran Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	30
Black	254
Asian	6
Two or More	32

Black
254 (60.6%)
White
97 (23.2%)
Two or More
32 (7.6%)
Hispanic
30 (7.2%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)

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)485-8230
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cochran Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cochran Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	44.6%
Male	232	55.4%

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