Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cordley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cordley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cordley Elementary School's student population of 333 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cordley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordley Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#380 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
54%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordley Elementary School's ranking?
Cordley Elementary School is ranked #380 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Cordley Elementary School often compared to?
Cordley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Cordley Elementary School?
333 students attend Cordley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cordley Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordley Elementary School?
Cordley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cordley Elementary School offer ?
Cordley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cordley Elementary School part of?
Cordley Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
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