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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 1863 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.

10/20/2026

🎁 Let ECKAN help make the holiday season a little brighter!
Applications for Holiday Assistance are being accepted through Thursday, November 12.
✅ Must meet income guidelines
✅ Bring ID, proof of residency & proof of income
✅ No late applications will be accepted
📞 Call 785-242-7515 to schedule an appointment, or save time by using the QR code on the flyer to apply online.
❤️ Please share so we can help get this information to our Franklin County neighbors who may need a little extra support this holiday season.

10/01/2026

Starting today you can sign up for Just Food's Thanksgiving Meal Distribution program. The program allows shoppers to access special holiday items and includes vegan options. You can sign up in our pantry during the entire month of October or email [email protected] for more information on how to enroll.

09/23/2026

Christmas is around the corner! Don't miss out on signing up for our Angel Tree program. If you're interested in adopting a child or family, please email [email protected].

09/17/2026

Make this holiday season unforgettable for local kids and families! 🎄 Ballard's Holiday Bureau pairs donors with families in need. Schedule an appointment starting Oct 5th to receive up to $100 in gifts per child and a holiday meal certificate.

Starting Monday, September 28, call 785-842-0729, Ext. 1, to sign up for appointments starting Monday, October 5, or email [email protected] to donate. Let's make a difference together! 💕

Tomorrow!
08/07/2026

Tomorrow!

08/05/2026
07/22/2026

Let's keep those tummies full this year!
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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!

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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