Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology

3600 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305

ck.acps.k12.va.us/

337 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology is a public magnet elementary school located in the Arlandria neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is recognized for its specialized focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. By integrating these subjects into the core curriculum, Cora Kelly aims to foster critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and digital literacy from an early age, preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Beyond its academic focus, Cora Kelly is known for its diverse and inclusive community, often serving as a hub for the surrounding neighborhood. The school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community engagement, offering various programs that involve parents and local partners in the educational process. With a commitment to equity and innovation, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its student population while maintaining high academic standards.

337

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	206
Black	39
Asian	12
Two or More	7

Hispanic
206 (61.1%)
White
73 (21.7%)
Black
39 (11.6%)
Asian
12 (3.6%)
Two or More
7 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alexandria City Public Schools
Phone:	(703)706-4420
Website:	http://ck.acps.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 46