- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Suffield, CT
Mcalister Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Mcalister Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090447001394
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcalister Intermediate School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Suffield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcalister Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcalister Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Suffield, CT.
School address
District: Suffield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090447001394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Mcalister Intermediate School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 090447001394 · Suffield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 13.9:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Suffield High School (641 students)
Mcalister Intermediate School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mcalister Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suffield High
Suffield High School
641 students
- This school
Mcalister Intermediate School
472 students
- A. Ward Spauld
A. Ward Spaulding School
455 students
- Suffield Middl
Suffield Middle School
443 students
What this shows Mcalister Intermediate School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcalister Intermediate School compares
Mcalister Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 4.9%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Mcalister Intermediate School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Suffield School District reports $22,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcalister Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A. Ward Spaulding School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Suffield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcalister Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcalister Intermediate School
How many students attend Mcalister Intermediate School?
Mcalister Intermediate School has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Suffield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcalister Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcalister Intermediate School is 13.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcalister Intermediate School?
11.0% of students at Mcalister Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcalister Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Mcalister Intermediate School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Suffield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcalister Intermediate School?
Mcalister Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcalister Intermediate School rank among public schools in Suffield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcalister Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Suffield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Suffield School District?
Besides Mcalister Intermediate School, Suffield School District also operates Suffield High School (641 students), A. Ward Spaulding School (455 students), and Suffield Middle School (443 students). See the Suffield School District district page for the complete list.