McClelland Elementary School

809 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

McClelland Elementary School, located on the southwest side of Indianapolis, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body, focusing on both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades while encouraging a sense of community and responsibility among its students.

Beyond its core academic mission, McClelland Elementary emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Indianapolis community. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular programs to cater to the unique needs of its students, striving to create a positive, engaging atmosphere where children can thrive. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the staff at McClelland works diligently to provide the foundational tools necessary for every student to reach their full potential.

809

Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McClelland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	307
Black	246
Asian	16
Two or More	63
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
307 (37.9%)
Black
246 (30.4%)
White
172 (21.3%)
Two or More
63 (7.8%)
Asian
16 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	MSD Wayne Township
Phone:	(317)988-8000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	528
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 133

Grade 6 106