- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcdonald, PA
South Fayette Twp El Sch
Federal NCES profile for South Fayette Twp El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422058000468
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fayette Twp El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mcdonald · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Fayette Twp El Sch has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Fayette Twp El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mcdonald, PA.
School address
District: South Fayette Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422058000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
South Fayette Twp El Sch held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 422058000468 · Mcdonald, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 17.5:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Fayette Twp Hs (1,143 students)
South Fayette Twp El Sch held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Fayette Twp El 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
- South Fayette
South Fayette Intermediate Sch
803 students
- This school
South Fayette Twp El Sch
717 students
What this shows South Fayette Twp El Sch reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fayette Twp El Sch compares
South Fayette Twp El 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 74% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.3%
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Asian 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, South Fayette Twp El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
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 Twp El Sch 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 Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Fayette Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fayette Twp El 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
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Fayette Twp El Sch
How many students attend South Fayette Twp El Sch?
South Fayette Twp El Sch has 717 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcdonald, PA. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fayette Twp El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fayette Twp El Sch is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Fayette Twp El Sch?
15.2% of students at South Fayette Twp El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fayette Twp El Sch?
The largest demographic group at South Fayette Twp El Sch is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Mcdonald, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fayette Twp El Sch?
South Fayette Twp El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Twp El Sch rank among public schools in Mcdonald?
By Resource Investment Index, South Fayette Twp El Sch ranks #4 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 Twp El Sch, South Fayette Township Sd also operates South Fayette Twp Hs (1,143 students), South Fayette Ms (859 students), and South Fayette Intermediate Sch (803 students). See the South Fayette Township Sd district page for the complete list.