Enrollment
538
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamsport, PA
Cochran Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Cochran Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422646000571
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cochran Primary Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Williamsport · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cochran Primary Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cochran Primary Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Williamsport, PA.
School address
District: Williamsport Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422646000571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cochran Primary Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cochran Primary Sch
Cochran Primary Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, enrolling 538 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 538 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #103, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Two or More (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 538 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Williamsport's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Primary Sch (555 students): Cochran Primary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.2:1).
Williamsport Area Sd also operates Williamsport Area Shs (1,462 students) and Williamsport Area Ms (706 students) alongside Cochran Primary Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cochran Primary Sch compares
Cochran Primary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 36% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Two or More 23.4%
African American 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Cochran Primary Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsport Area Sd, which includes Cochran Primary Sch.
$17,093
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.6%
State 48.9%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cochran Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsport Area Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curtin Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cochran Primary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Williamsport
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cochran Primary Sch
How many students attend Cochran Primary Sch?
Cochran Primary Sch has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamsport, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cochran Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cochran Primary Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cochran Primary Sch?
79.3% of students at Cochran Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cochran Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Cochran Primary Sch is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Williamsport, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cochran Primary Sch?
Cochran Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cochran Primary Sch rank among elementary schools in Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Cochran Primary Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Williamsport, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Williamsport on the city page.
Is Cochran Primary Sch a good school?
Cochran Primary Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Williamsport Area Sd?
Besides Cochran Primary Sch, Williamsport Area Sd also operates Williamsport Area Shs (1,462 students), Williamsport Area Ms (706 students), and Jackson Primary Sch (555 students). See the Williamsport Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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