NANCY J COCHRAN EL

www.dallasisd.org/cochran

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nancy J. Cochran Elementary is a public school located in the Kessler Park/Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serving students within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school is situated at 6000 Keeneland Parkway and serves as a local neighborhood anchor, focusing on providing foundational education to its elementary-age population. As part of Dallas ISD, the school adheres to the district’s broader curriculum standards while working to foster a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its engagement with the local community and its commitment to academic development. Families interested in the specific offerings, such as after-school programs, academic ratings, or enrollment procedures, can visit their official school page at [dallasisd.org/cochran](http://www.dallasisd.org/cochran). The website serves as the primary resource for parents to access school calendars, faculty contact information, and updates regarding school initiatives and district-wide policies.

455

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NANCY J COCHRAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	322
Black	114
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	5

Hispanic
322 (70.8%)
Black
114 (25.1%)
White
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)794-4600
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/cochran
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 83

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 58