Cochranton Elementary School

Summary:

Cochranton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 336 students in grades K-6 in the Crawford Central School District in Cochranton, Pennsylvania. Despite its small size, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years.

One of the key factors contributing to Cochranton Elementary's underperformance is the high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school has also struggled with math proficiency, with only 44.1% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 40.4% statewide and 34.8% in the district. However, Cochranton Elementary has outperformed the state and district in science proficiency, with 87.2% of students scoring proficient or better, suggesting the school may have effective science instruction and curriculum.

Cochranton Elementary's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with wider achievement gaps for White students and students with disabilities compared to the school's overall ranking. This indicates the need for more targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Overall, Cochranton Elementary faces significant challenges in improving its academic performance, particularly in math, and addressing the needs of its high-poverty student population. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted support for struggling students, and addressing the broader socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student learning.


Detail:

Public K-6

 225 South Franklin Street
       Cochranton, PA  16314


(814) 425-2105

District: Crawford Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
885th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,541 Help


Students who attend Cochranton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cochranton Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Two or more races:
3.0%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cochranton Elementary School ranks worse than 58% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Crawford Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cochranton Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Crawford Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), two or more races (3%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cochranton Elementary School is 15.2, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Crawford Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cochranton Elementary School is $14,541, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Crawford Central School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cochranton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cochranton Elementary School 885th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Cochranton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Crawford Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Crawford Central School District 333rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cochranton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cochranton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 36.94 925th 1302 29.0%
2004 48.74 806th 1308 38.4%
2005 54.92 724th 1299 44.3%
2006 50.68 953rd 1545 38.3%
2007 44.25 1065th 1555 31.5%
2008 38.14 1173rd 1551 24.4%
2009 34.64 1224th 1549 21.0%
2010 33.14 1267th 1579 19.8%
2011 27.16 1335th 1597 16.4%
2012 38.51 1205th 1599 24.6%
2013 41.73 1092nd 1519 28.1%
2014 54.75 845th 1467 42.4%
2015 51.52 856th 1474 41.9%
2016 49.30 938th 1554 39.6%
2017 51.88 896th 1547 42.1%
2018 51.24 890th 1530 41.8%
2019 51.91 888th 1544 42.5%
2021 46.68 871st 1433 39.2%
2022 51.49 871st 1534 43.2%
2023 47.45 914th 1534 40.4%
2024 48.37 885th 1526 42.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cochranton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.11 819th 1414 42.1%
2024 46.88 849th 1432 40.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cochranton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.92 775th 1488 47.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cochranton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.70 820th 1043 21.4%
2024 30.47 762nd 1084 29.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cochranton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.89 994th 1495 33.5%
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Rank History for White students at Cochranton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.29 998th 1236 19.3%
2024 30.88 941st 1229 23.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cochranton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 500 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1989 521 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1990 511 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 482 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1992 483 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 474 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1994 463 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1995 452 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1996 452 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1997 463 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1998 469 3 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 479 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2000 500 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2001 480 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2002 447 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 447 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 449 2 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 432 2 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 444 3 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 429 4 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2008 440 6 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 459
2009 446 5 2 6 3 n/a n/a 2 464
2010 447 6 3 5 3 n/a n/a 2 466
2011 448 4 2 4 1 0 2 0 461
2012 436 3 3 6 3 0 4 0 455
2013 426 9 3 8 3 0 3 0 452
2014 414 8 3 10 1 1 5 0 442
2015 408 6 2 8 1 1 9 0 435
2016 395 4 2 8 1 1 11 0 422
2017 363 4 1 7 1 3 17 0 396
2018 368 6 1 6 0 3 19 0 403
2019 366 3 0 4 0 2 17 0 392
2020 355 2 1 3 1 1 17 0 380
2021 321 4 2 2 1 0 18 0 348
2022 330 4 1 2 1 0 16 0 354
2023 320 2 2 1 1 0 10 0 336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cochranton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 504 28.3 17.8 n/a
1989 521 30.1 17.3 n/a
1990 512 30.3 16.8 0
1991 491 30.5 16.0 n/a
1992 484 32.2 15.0 n/a
1993 481 27.5 17.5 n/a
1994 467 26.0 18.0 n/a
1995 458 27.5 16.7 n/a
1996 458 27.5 16.7 n/a
1997 470 29.0 16.2 n/a
1998 478 29.0 16.5 n/a
1999 487 29.0 16.8 n/a
2000 505 28.0 18.0 30.1
2001 487 30.5 16.0 33.7
2002 456 29.9 15.3 37.9
2003 456 29.9 15.3 37.9
2004 459 30.7 15.0 34
2005 442 30.9 14.3 39.1
2006 458 31.9 14.4 34.1
2007 444 33.2 13.4 32.7
2008 459 29.6 15.5 35.1
2009 464 32.3 14.4 36.1
2010 466 32.4 14.3 31.5
2011 461 32.2 14.3 33.8
2012 455 30.6 14.8 41.8
2013 452 29.3 15.4 41.2
2014 442 30.2 14.6 42.5
2015 435 30.0 14.5 39.3
2016 422 30.0 14.0 35.3
2017 396 28.2 13.9 35.1
2018 403 28.2 14.2 42.7
2019 392 27.2 14.3 44.4
2020 380 26.2 14.4 100
2021 348 24.3 14.2 99.1
2022 354 24.4 14.5 99.2
2023 336 22.1 15.2 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cochranton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 504 28.3 17.8 n/a
1989 521 30.1 17.3 n/a
1990 512 30.3 16.8 0
1991 491 30.5 16.0 n/a
1992 484 32.2 15.0 n/a
1993 481 27.5 17.5 n/a
1994 467 26.0 18.0 n/a
1995 458 27.5 16.7 n/a
1996 458 27.5 16.7 n/a
1997 470 29.0 16.2 n/a
1998 478 29.0 16.5 n/a
1999 487 29.0 16.8 n/a
2000 505 28.0 18.0 30.1
2001 487 30.5 16.0 33.7
2002 456 29.9 15.3 37.9
2003 456 29.9 15.3 37.9
2004 459 30.7 15.0 34
2005 442 30.9 14.3 39.1
2006 458 31.9 14.4 34.1
2007 444 33.2 13.4 32.7
2008 459 29.6 15.5 35.1
2009 464 32.3 14.4 36.1
2010 466 32.4 14.3 31.5
2011 461 32.2 14.3 33.8
2012 455 30.6 14.8 41.8
2013 452 29.3 15.4 41.2
2014 442 30.2 14.6 42.5
2015 435 30.0 14.5 39.3
2016 422 30.0 14.0 35.3
2017 396 28.2 13.9 35.1
2018 403 28.2 14.2 42.7
2019 392 27.2 14.3 44.4
2020 380 26.2 14.4 100
2021 348 24.3 14.2 99.1
2022 354 24.4 14.5 99.2
2023 336 22.1 15.2 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cochranton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $945 (5.7%) $15,493 (94.3%) $16,438
2020 $380 (2.8%) $13,297 (97.2%) $13,677
2021 $858 (5.7%) $14,124 (94.3%) $14,982
2022 $2,862 (19.7%) $11,678 (80.3%) $14,541

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cochranton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 888th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 914th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cochranton Elementary School)60.435.6
 24.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cochranton Elementary School)66.741.3
 25.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Cochranton Elementary School)3446.3
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Cochranton Elementary School)69.870.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cochranton Elementary School)52.842.6
 10.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Cochranton Elementary School)44.646.2
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cochranton Elementary School)64.361.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Cochranton Elementary School)37.733.4
 4.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cochranton Elementary School)72.460
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Cochranton Elementary School)43.740.4
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cochranton Elementary School)69.870.4
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cochranton Elementary School)64.650.5
 14.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students392336
 14.3%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic41
 75%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White366320
 12.6%
Two or More Races1710
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.4%99.1%
 54.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cochranton Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Cochranton Elementary School.

Cochranton Elementary School ranks 885th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Cochranton Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Cochranton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cochranton Junior/Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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