- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcdonald, PA
South Fayette Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for South Fayette Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422058007479
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fayette Intermediate Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mcdonald · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Fayette Intermediate Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Fayette Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mcdonald, PA.
School address
District: South Fayette Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422058007479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
South Fayette Intermediate Sch held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 422058007479 · Mcdonald, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 13.8:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: South Fayette Twp Hs (1,143 students)
South Fayette Intermediate Sch held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Fayette Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Fayette
South Fayette Twp Hs
1,143 students
- South Fayette
South Fayette Ms
859 students
- This school
South Fayette Intermediate Sch
803 students
- South Fayette
South Fayette Twp El Sch
717 students
What this shows South Fayette Intermediate Sch reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fayette Intermediate Sch compares
South Fayette Intermediate Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 78% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Asian 24.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, South Fayette Intermediate Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Fayette Township Sd reports $16,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Fayette Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fayette Twp Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fayette Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fayette Twp El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fayette Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Fayette Intermediate Sch
How many students attend South Fayette Intermediate Sch?
South Fayette Intermediate Sch has 803 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcdonald, PA. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fayette Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fayette Intermediate Sch is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Fayette Intermediate Sch?
12.6% of students at South Fayette Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fayette Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at South Fayette Intermediate Sch is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Mcdonald, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fayette Intermediate Sch?
South Fayette Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Fayette Intermediate Sch rank among public schools in Mcdonald?
By Resource Investment Index, South Fayette Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mcdonald, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Fayette Township Sd?
Besides South Fayette Intermediate Sch, South Fayette Township Sd also operates South Fayette Twp Hs (1,143 students), South Fayette Ms (859 students), and South Fayette Twp El Sch (717 students). See the South Fayette Township Sd district page for the complete list.