- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, VA
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510012001826
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools.
- #23 of 42
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology has class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology ranks #23 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Alexandria City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510012001826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 510012001826 · Alexandria, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 12.5:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria City High School (4,655 students)
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Cit
Alexandria City High School
4,655 students
- Francis C. Ham 1,597
Francis C. Hammond Middle
1,597 students
- George Washing 1,458
George Washington Middle
1,458 students
- Patrick Henry 1,075
Patrick Henry K-8 School
1,075 students
- Mount Vernon E 933
Mount Vernon Elementary
933 students
- This school 337
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
337 students
What this shows Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology compares
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 35% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Virginia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
White 21.7%
African American 11.6%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexandria City Public Schools reports $21,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis C. Hammond Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Alexandria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hayfield Secondary
Standard public school
3,256 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parklawn Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mount Vernon Elementary
Standard public school
933 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Hybla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
James K. Polk Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
How many students attend Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology?
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexandria, VA. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology is 12.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology?
78.0% of students at Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology?
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology ranks #23 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Besides Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology, Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Alexandria City High School (4,655 students), Francis C. Hammond Middle (1,597 students), and George Washington Middle (1,458 students). See the Alexandria City Public Schools district page for the complete list.