McClure Elem

McClure Elem is a medium-sized elementary-level community in Topeka, Kansas, run under Topeka Public Schools. The school instructs 301 students in grades K through 5.

McClure Elem is one of 25 schools operated by Topeka Public Schools, a district that instructs 11,695 students overall.

In terms of who attends, McClure Elem reports that the largest single group is White at 44%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest reads as 26% Hispanic, 17% multiracial, 12% Black. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 75%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, McClure Elem has 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.0:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 69% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Shawnee County (around 54%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, McClure Elem sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 29.1%; this one delivers 31.9%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Shawnee County put median household income runs about $67,104, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Shawnee County runs 54 public schools (combined enrollment of about 26,294 students), of which McClure Elem is one.

The closest other public school is Topeka West High, roughly 0.7 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around McClure Elem. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), McClure Elem ranks 5th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 32.7%.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at McClure Elem has ticked down 4%, going from 315 students in 2018 to 301 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.