COCHRAN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Cochran Primary Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Williamsport Area SD school district, located in Williamsport, PA with about 465 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Cochran Primary Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cochran Primary School, located at 1500 Cherry Street in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Williamsport Area School District. As a primary-level institution, the school is dedicated to establishing a strong educational foundation for young students, typically serving children in the early stages of their academic careers. The school focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment that promotes fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, preparing students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Williamsport Area School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, community engagement, and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Cochran Primary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through classroom instruction and supportive learning resources. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood development, maintaining consistent communication regarding district initiatives, school calendars, and extracurricular opportunities available through the official WASD website.

For more information, contact Cochran Primary Sch at (570) 322-9731 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1500 Cherry St
Williamsport, PA 17701-2169
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COCHRAN PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Williamsport, PA with about 465 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
465
Teachers:
34.86
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 465 students

White
53.1%
Two or more races
21.9%
Black or African American
21.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
Asian
0.9%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.