McClure Elem

www.topekapublicschools.net/

301 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McClure Elementary School is a public school located in the western area of Topeka, Kansas, and is part of the Topeka Public Schools (USD 501) district. Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood, positioning it as a local hub for families in the 66614 zip code area. The school focuses on providing a foundational education aligned with district standards, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

As a member of the Topeka Public Schools community, McClure Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to preparing students for middle school and beyond. The school emphasizes community involvement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students to foster academic success. For those interested in specific programs, academic performance data, or enrollment information, the school’s official portal on the [Topeka Public Schools website](http://www.topekapublicschools.net/) serves as the primary resource for current news, school calendars, and contact information.

301

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McClure Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	78
Black	35
Asian	1
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
131 (43.5%)
Hispanic
78 (25.9%)
Two or More
51 (16.9%)
Black
35 (11.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Topeka Public Schools
Phone:	(785)438-4340
Website:	http://www.topekapublicschools.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 49

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 47