MCCLELLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
McClelland Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Wayne Township school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 808 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, McClelland Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact McClelland Elementary School at (317) 988-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianapolis, IN 46241-1719
(317) 988-8000
MCCLELLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Indianapolis, IN with about 808 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MSD Wayne Township
- Total Students:
- 808
- Teachers:
- 48.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 808 students
- White
- 32.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.2%
- Black or African American
- 27.2%
- Two or more races
- 9.0%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.