McClave Elementary School

126 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

McClave Elementary School, located at 308 Lincoln Street in McClave, Colorado, serves as a vital educational pillar for the rural community of Prowers County. As part of the McClave School District RE-2, the school functions within a small-town environment that emphasizes close-knit relationships between students, staff, and families. The institution is dedicated to providing a foundational education that prepares elementary-aged children for success in their middle and high school years, often benefiting from the personalized attention that a smaller student body allows.

Academically and culturally, the school reflects the values of its surrounding agricultural community, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside character development, McClave Elementary strives to ensure that every student receives a well-rounded educational experience. Its presence in the heart of McClave makes it a central hub for local youth, reflecting the district's ongoing commitment to rural education and community engagement.

126

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McClave Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	32
Two or More	2

White
92 (73.0%)
Hispanic
32 (25.4%)
Two or More
2 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McClave School District No. Re-2
Phone:	(719)829-4517
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 15