Cordley Elementary School

Cordley Elementary School Elementary school serving 350 students in the Lawrence Public Schools District. Rev.

Constructed in 1915, Cordley Elementary School opened its doors in 1916 and is the oldest elementary school building still in operation in Lawrence. It sits on 3.46 acres of land in central Lawrence just east of The University of Kansas campus. The school bears the name of Richard Cordley, D.D., an abolitionist minister at Plymouth Congregational Church for 38 years and a survivor of Quantrill's 1

863 raid on Lawrence, who went on to help rebuild the town. Cordley served on the Lawrence Board of Education for seven years and as president of the board for six years. Cordley school serves 300 students in grades K-5 and offers a full-day kindergarten program. As a cluster site, Cordley provides English as a Second Language services to English Language Learners.

Another Cordley tradition: teachers getting pied by our outgoing 5th graders. What a wild way to celebrate them and thei...
05/21/2026

Another Cordley tradition: teachers getting pied by our outgoing 5th graders. What a wild way to celebrate them and their successes.

WOW! Congratulations to this amazing group of graduates! We love having SENIORS return each year for our AVID GRAD WALK ...
05/19/2026

WOW! Congratulations to this amazing group of graduates! We love having SENIORS return each year for our AVID GRAD WALK to inspire us ALL with their hard work and amazing accomplishments! This year's group included a very special parent who completed her GED and one student who traveled all the way from Newton, KS! Thank you for sharing your success with us! Wishing you every good thing in your future!

05/19/2026
05/18/2026

At this point, 5th grade Recognition is on for this evening. Please arrive early as we will start promptly at 6pm. We will celebrate these amazing students and then send everyone on their way to get home safely.

05/17/2026

Due to the forecast for potentially threatening storms on Monday afternoon and evening, we have initiated a back-up plan for the Cordley 5th Grade Recognition.

A decision will be made on Monday at noon as to whether we will continue with our planned Recognition on Monday at 6pm. If it is postponed, it will take place on Tuesday, May 19th at 5 pm.

At our May assembly, we recognized our Courageous and Creative Cordley Hawks, nominated by adults in the building for be...
05/16/2026

At our May assembly, we recognized our Courageous and Creative Cordley Hawks, nominated by adults in the building for being demonstrated champions of these social-emotional traits. Additionally, Mrs. Reed’s class received special recognition for writing and publishing a book on identity, as well as the many Hawks who were featured in the USD 497 art show!

And just like that another Staff Underground Spirit week is over, with Tutus and Tattoo Tuesday, Dress Like a Student Da...
05/15/2026

And just like that another Staff Underground Spirit week is over, with Tutus and Tattoo Tuesday, Dress Like a Student Day, and Decades Day!

05/11/2026

Summer Meals - Lawrence Public Schools, USD 497

We are excited to welcome former Cordley graduating SENIORS back home to be recognized for their amazing accomplishments...
05/09/2026

We are excited to welcome former Cordley graduating SENIORS back home to be recognized for their amazing accomplishments! We also invite graduating SENIORS from ALL the school communities who have joined us and strengthened us over the past several years of changes and school closures. We see you and we are proud of you!! Come celebrate with us!!

Address

1837 Vermont Street
Lawrence, KS
66044

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 3:50pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 3:45pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 2:20pm
Thursday 8:45am - 3:50pm
Friday 8:45am - 3:50pm

Telephone

+17858325640

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