- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cochranton, PA
Cochranton El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Cochranton El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420708005037
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cochranton El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 311
- students enrolled
Cochranton El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Crawford Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420708005037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cochranton El Sch held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 420708005037 · Cochranton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.1:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadville Area Shs (708 students)
Cochranton El Sch held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Cochranton El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meadville Area
Meadville Area Shs
708 students
- Cochranton Jsh
Cochranton Jshs
341 students
- Meadville Ms
Meadville Ms
340 students
- First District
First District El Sch
334 students
- Neason Hill El
Neason Hill El Sch
333 students
- This school
Cochranton El Sch
311 students
What this shows Cochranton El Sch reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cochranton El Sch compares
Cochranton El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$17,087
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Cochranton El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crawford Central Sd reports $17,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cochranton El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadville Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cochranton Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadville Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First District El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neason Hill El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cochranton El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cochranton El Sch
How many students attend Cochranton El Sch?
Cochranton El Sch has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cochranton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cochranton El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cochranton El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cochranton El Sch?
99.1% of students at Cochranton El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cochranton El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Cochranton El Sch is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Cochranton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cochranton El Sch?
Cochranton El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Crawford Central Sd?
Besides Cochranton El Sch, Crawford Central Sd also operates Meadville Area Shs (708 students), Cochranton Jshs (341 students), and Meadville Ms (340 students). See the Crawford Central Sd district page for the complete list.