How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cochran Elementary | Shelby Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY | Louisville, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 419 | 290 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.3% | 82.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cochran Elementary | Shelby Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,189 | $18,189 |
| District | Jefferson County Public Schools | Jefferson County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cochran Elementary | Shelby Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.2% | 24.1% |
| African American | 60.6% | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 7.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cochran Elementary | Shelby Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 306:1 | 261:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.4% | 29.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 15 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.