Cochran Facts

*Cochran Elementary was built in 1900 for the children of wealthy shipbuilders.

*It has gone through many social and economic changes since it was built in 1900.

*It was named after Gavin H. Cochran who was president of the Louisville School Board.

*Cochran is located in Old Louisville and is near the U of L college campus, Manual High School, Noe Middle School and The Youth Performing Arts School, providing many opportunities for interaction between schools.

*In 1991 the school was moved from 2nd and Hill to 500 W. Gaulbert Ave. The new building was necessary to provide the proper structure to include a state of the art media center and computer lab.

*School Colors: Blue and White

*School Theme: A Great Place to Learn

*School Mascot: Cochran Cats

*Cochran serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade.

*Cochran is a Health Promotions School of Excellence.

*Cochran has a Student Technology Leadership Program.

*The principal is Philip Poore and the Counselor is Linda Cunningham.

*Cochran's Family Resource Center provides many services to Cochran Families.

*Cochran provides Extended School Services (ESS) in the Spring and Fall.

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8/31/07

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