MCALISTER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
McAlister Intermediate School is a public elementary school that is part of the Suffield School District school district, located in Suffield, CT with about 439 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. With about 32 teachers, McAlister Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
McAlister Intermediate School, located at 260 Mountain Road in Suffield, Connecticut, serves as a key transitional bridge for students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Suffield Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during these critical middle-childhood years. The facility is designed to support a collaborative learning environment, emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while preparing students for the rigors of middle school.
Beyond its academic programming, McAlister Intermediate is known for its community-oriented approach, often highlighting the importance of character education and building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school prides itself on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become independent learners and responsible citizens. With its convenient location in Suffield, the school serves as a focal point for the local community, dedicated to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances foundational skill-building with enrichment opportunities.
For more information, contact McAlister Intermediate School at (860) 668-3830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
MCALISTER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public school in Suffield, CT with about 439 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Suffield School District
- Total Students:
- 439
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 439 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MCALISTER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Black or African American
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.