- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcdonald, PA
South Fayette Ms
Federal NCES profile for South Fayette Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422058000258
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fayette Ms earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mcdonald · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Fayette Ms has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Fayette Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mcdonald, PA.
School address
District: South Fayette Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422058000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
South Fayette Ms grew from 802 students in 2022-23 to 844 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 56.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 422058000258 · Mcdonald, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 15.9:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: South Fayette Twp Hs (1,143 students)
South Fayette Ms grew from 802 students in 2022-23 to 844 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 56.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Fayette Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Fayette
South Fayette Twp Hs
1,143 students
- This school
South Fayette Ms
859 students
- South Fayette
South Fayette Intermediate Sch
803 students
- South Fayette
South Fayette Twp El Sch
717 students
What this shows South Fayette Ms reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fayette Ms compares
South Fayette Ms is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 80% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Asian 25.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, South Fayette Ms 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fayette Twp Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Fayette Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Fayette Twp El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fayette Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~859 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Fayette Ms
How many students attend South Fayette Ms?
South Fayette Ms has 859 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcdonald, PA. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fayette Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fayette Ms is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Fayette Ms?
11.6% of students at South Fayette Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fayette Ms?
The largest demographic group at South Fayette Ms is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Mcdonald, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fayette Ms?
South Fayette Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in Mcdonald?
By Resource Investment Index, South Fayette Ms ranks #1 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 Ms, South Fayette Township Sd also operates South Fayette Twp Hs (1,143 students), South Fayette Intermediate Sch (803 students), and South Fayette Twp El Sch (717 students). See the South Fayette Township Sd district page for the complete list.