McClelland Elementary School

McClelland Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
6740 W Morris St,  Indianapolis, IN
Chapel Hill-Ben Davis Neighborhood
Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township
4.0
809 Students
B-
Niche Grade
McClelland Elementary School serves Indianapolis on the city's west side. Providing a public school education for kindergarteners through sixth graders, the McClelland Elementary School enrolls over 700 students. It emphasizes unity among its student body. First established over 60 years ago, McClelland Elementary School has been renovated to include a multi-purpose cafeteria and auditorium, gymnasium, computer lab, media center, art and music rooms, school-wide Wi-Fi for technology and laptop use and a dedicated science lab. Students at McClellan Elementary School learn teamwork while improving their problem-solving skills, and teachers stress collaboration in the classroom. The red and white McClelland Bears are fearless fun seekers, and the school offers students numerous after-school and extracurricular activities to explore. Kids can sign up for Battle of the Books, the Math Bowl, Robotics, Spell Bowl or chess club. Athletically minded children can join McClellan Elementary School's basketball and soccer clubs or Girls on the Run. Students' creativity is expressed in choir and art club. Promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment, McClelland Elementary School spurs students towards self-discovery and inspires them to succeed.

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Nichols
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
33%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
Student Progress
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
Hispanic
34.7%
Black
31.4%
White
24%
Two or more races
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/10/2020
I love McClelland. Everyone from the principal down is welcoming and cares about the students
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2.0 parent
11/10/2020
I've had to remove my child for private care and homeschooling due to this schools overall negligence. Avoid if possible.
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1.0 other
4/4/2017
worst memories from my childhood, still have nightmares about attending here.
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5.0 parent
2/9/2017
The teachers truly care about student's progress and well being. They incorporate creative lesson plans and activities to engage students. They recognize student acheivement and provide positive reinforcement to students.
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McClelland Elementary School

McClelland Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Indianapolis, IN and is served by the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 809 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. McClelland Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $247,994. Learn more about what Indianapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McClelland Elementary School.

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