Cordley Elem

www.usd497.org

348 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cordley Elementary School, located at 1837 Vermont St in Lawrence, Kansas, is a proud member of the Lawrence Public Schools district (USD 497). Situated in a historic residential neighborhood, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment. As a neighborhood school, Cordley serves as a central hub for local families, emphasizing the importance of parent involvement and collaborative partnerships to support the academic and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

The school is recognized for its dedicated staff and its efforts to provide a well-rounded education that balances rigorous academics with creative enrichment. By leveraging the resources of the Lawrence school district, Cordley aims to prepare its students for future success while instilling a lifelong love of learning. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific curriculum, extracurricular programs, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at http://www.usd497.org.

348

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cordley Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	75
Black	16
Asian	11
Two or More	55
American Indian	8

White
183 (52.6%)
Hispanic
75 (21.6%)
Two or More
55 (15.8%)
Black
16 (4.6%)
Asian
11 (3.2%)
American Indian
8 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lawrence
Phone:	(785)832-5640
Website:	http://www.usd497.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cordley Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cordley Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	43.4%
Male	197	56.6%

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