Enrollment
809
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Mcclelland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcclelland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181281002035
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcclelland Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #8 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcclelland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclelland Elementary School ranks #8 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wayne Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181281002035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcclelland Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcclelland Elementary School
Mcclelland Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 809 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Mcclelland Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of Indiana schools and 30% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 809 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Mcclelland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 36.6:1).
Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students) and Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students) alongside Mcclelland Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcclelland Elementary School compares
Mcclelland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Indiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,757
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
African American 30.4%
White 21.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Mcclelland Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Wayne Township, which includes Mcclelland Elementary School.
$13,757
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcclelland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robey Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcclelland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,315
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~809 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcclelland Elementary School
How many students attend Mcclelland Elementary School?
Mcclelland Elementary School has 809 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclelland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcclelland Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcclelland Elementary School?
69.1% of students at Mcclelland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcclelland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcclelland Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcclelland Elementary School?
Mcclelland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcclelland Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclelland Elementary School ranks #8 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Mcclelland Elementary School a good school?
Mcclelland Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Msd Wayne Township?
Besides Mcclelland Elementary School, Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students), Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students), and Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,143 students). See the Msd Wayne Township district page for the complete list.
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