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The McClelland School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Pueblo, CO

415 E Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Pueblo
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

In Pueblo, Colorado, The McClelland School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 75 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 160 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
75
Teachers
12.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 45 girls, 30 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
160 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of independent elementary schools in Colorado.
    • Compared with 19 independent elementary schools in Colorado.

    Students by survey year

    89’11–12111’13–1485’17–1876’19–2075’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K9
    16
    28
    310
    49
    57
    68
    74
    814

    Student body

    White55%
    Hispanic or Latino20%
    American Indian or Alaska Native9%
    Two or more races7%
    Black4%
    Asian4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    Questions about The McClelland School

    What grades does The McClelland School serve?

    The McClelland School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend The McClelland School?

    About 75 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The McClelland School?

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