- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Cochran Primary Sch grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 422646000571 · Williamsport, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 14.9:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamsport Area Shs (1,462 students)
Cochran Primary Sch grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Cochran Primary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williamsport A
Williamsport Area Shs
1,462 students
- Williamsport A
Williamsport Area Ms
706 students
- Jackson Primar 555
Jackson Primary Sch
555 students
- Lycoming Valle 543
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch
543 students
- This school 538
Cochran Primary Sch
538 students
- Curtin Intrmd 525
Curtin Intrmd Sch
525 students
What this shows Cochran Primary Sch reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cochran Primary Sch compares
Cochran Primary Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Williamsport Area Sd reports $18,169 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), up 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.