The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in Science. The lowest is 62% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Mcclave Elementary School
McClave Elementary School serves students from preschool through sixth grade in the unincorporated community of McClave, a compact rural settlement in northeast Bent County. The school sits within a 33-acre footprint that also includes single-family homes, a church, a bank, a general store, a gas station, a post office, two hay mills, and the town park. The setting is agricultural and small-town; most daily needs are within a short distance, but the area is car-dependent by rural Colorado standards. The population appears static or slowly declining, and no new housing developments or growth initiatives were publicly reported.
The school building is part of a single campus that houses the elementary, middle, and high school, so McClave Elementary shares a site with the older grades. The district is McClave School District No. Re-2, and publicly reported information turned up little in the way of recent system-wide changes; the district appears stable rather than undergoing active reform or expansion.
State testing results for the most recent school year show a level of academic performance that places McClave Elementary well above the typical level among districts in Bent County. In both math and English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above is solid. Science proficiency, tested in fifth grade, is also strong. These are signs of a school that is delivering consistent results in a small, rural setting. The number of students tested is small, so year-to-year swings are possible, but the current picture is clearly positive.
Enrollment is small, and the student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful share of Hispanic students and a small Black population. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the modest economic base of the community. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, nor were discipline or staffing figures; the public record for these areas is limited.
The community itself offers few commercial amenities beyond a general store and gas station. Major employers are the school district itself, the local bank, and two hay mills; most residents likely commute to nearby towns for work. Civic anchors include a small city park with tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and a ballfield at the high school, plus a volunteer ambulance service. Regional attractions such as John Martin Reservoir State Park and Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site are within driving distance.
Housing in the McClave area is priced well below the Colorado median, making this a relatively affordable market. The local economy has not seen rapid growth, and the unemployment rate nationally has been stable, though specific local job figures are not part of the available data for this school’s narrative.
For a parent considering McClave Elementary, the school offers a small, rural environment with strong academic performance on state tests relative to its county peers. The student body is not diverse by state standards, and the community is quiet, with limited services and a population that is not growing. The school’s size means children are likely to receive a lot of individual attention, and the integrated campus with the middle and high school may ease transitions. Families who value a tight-knit agricultural setting and want their child in a school that performs well academically will find a fit here. Those seeking urban amenities, rapid growth, or broad program options will not find them. The missing data on special education, English learner services, and staffing means a family with specific support needs should ask the district directly about those areas.
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