Schools-Nancy Cochran Elementary School

Nancy Cochran Elementary School

6000 Keeneland Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211

Phone: (972) 794-4600
Fax: (972) 794-4601
alara@dallasisd.org

School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Alejandra Lara, Principal
Alejandra Lara
Principal

Annitra Verret
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK-6

Motto/Mission:
Our purpose is to ensure a safe learning environment that provides an atmosphere for rigorous instruction and excellent character development for all students.

Uniform colors

Top:
White /Red tops(sixth grade students only)
Bottoms:
Blue and khaki

School colors: Red and Black

Mascot: Colt

Enrollment: 650

Number of teachers: 41

Hours/Bell schedule: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Trustee district: District 7

Learning Community:
Southwest Elementary -
Gilberto Gonzalez

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Patrick Baker (972) 794-4604

Counselor:
Anne Goady (972) 794-4609

Clinic:
Paula Green (972) 794-4605

Special programs:
Band, Orchestra, Talented and Gifted, and Arts Partners,

After-school programs:
Tutoring

Parent Involvement

Coffee with the Principal, SBDM, and PTA

Major Awards and Honors

2004 - 2005 TEA Recognized School

Nancy Jane Cochran (October 24, 1817 - October 15, 1877) was born in North Carolina, one of thirteen children of William and Alcy Hughes. Nancy Jane and her husband, William M. Cochran, helped found Farmers Branch (Cochran named it that because he objected to its original name. Mustang Branch), then homesteaded around Northwest Highway and Midway Road in 1843. Nancy Jane and William had nine children. She insisted that her children get an education.Nancy Jane Cochran is listed in Notable Women of the Southwest. She established Cochran Chapel Church and Cemetery.