Excellent
#245 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 13% in state
Mcclelland Elementary School
Elementary School · Msd Wayne Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Wayne Township elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6740 W Morris, Indianapolis, IN 46241
- Math 46% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcclelland Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcclelland Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,598
Median home value
$111,500
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Academy of IndianapolisPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Westlake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| Maplewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Rhoades Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 607 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Wayne Township
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #1 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcclelland Elementary School is listed in MSD Wayne Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcclelland Elementary School
Mcclelland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Wayne Township, serving approximately 725 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcclelland Elementary School
What grades does Mcclelland Elementary School serve?
Mcclelland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mcclelland Elementary School?
Mcclelland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 725 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclelland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcclelland Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcclelland Elementary School rank in IN?
Mcclelland Elementary School ranks #245 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Mcclelland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcclelland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mcclelland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcclelland Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mcclelland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcclelland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcclelland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcclelland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcclelland Elementary School?
77.1% of students at Mcclelland Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 725
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (317) 988-8000
- Area population (ZIP 46241)
- 32,943
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 30
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46241; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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