Cochran Elementary vs Shelby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cochran Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
Shelby Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
| Measure | Cochran Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Shelby Academy Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #527 of 707 | #670 of 707 |
| National rank | #30806 of 50,301 | #41481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 419 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 20% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cochran Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 25.4).
- •Cochran Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Cochran Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Cochran Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 83.8%).
- •Shelby Academy does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.7).
- •Cochran Elementary is the larger school with 419 students compared with 290.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cochran Elementary better than Shelby Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cochran Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 25.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cochran Elementary and Shelby Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cochran Elementary: 419. Shelby Academy: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cochran Elementary and Shelby Academy rank in Kentucky?
Cochran Elementary is 527th of 707 and Shelby Academy is 670th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).