Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cora Kelly ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cora Kelly ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cora Kelly's student population of 278 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cora Kelly ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cora Kelly is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1701 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
65%
18%
Black
16%
22%
White
13%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cora Kelly's ranking?
Cora Kelly is ranked #1701 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cora Kelly often compared to?
Cora Kellyis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Barrett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cora Kelly?
278 students attend Cora Kelly.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cora Kelly students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cora Kelly?
Cora Kelly has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cora Kelly offer ?
Cora Kelly offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cora Kelly part of?
Cora Kelly is part of Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Cora Kelly located?
Cora Kelly is located in the Potomac West neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Potomac West.
School Reviews
2 8/16/2010
The school runs like a slaughterhouse line. Get in, get out and don't ask questions. The teachers are impatient with the parents and most of all with the kids. Very pushy attitudes. It's poorly run overall and I wish I never moved to this area because now our son is forced to attend this run-down school. Their idea of lunch is crackers and crap. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone. The kids are wired and borderline violent. We're talking 5 yr olds!!
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