South Fayette Intermediate Sch

838 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

South Fayette Intermediate School is located in McDonald, Pennsylvania, and serves as a key component of the South Fayette Township School District. The school typically caters to students in grades 3 through 5, acting as a bridge between the primary school and the middle school levels. Known for its strong academic reputation, the district consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in the state, emphasizing a rigorous curriculum, the integration of technology, and a focus on preparing students for future success in a rapidly evolving global society.

Beyond academics, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment. The faculty and administration prioritize the social-emotional growth of their students, offering various extracurricular activities and programs designed to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and character development. By maintaining a student-centered approach and strong partnerships with families, South Fayette Intermediate School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps young learners build a solid foundation for their future academic journey.

838

Total Students

58.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Fayette Intermediate Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	547
Hispanic	18
Black	18
Asian	210
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
547 (65.3 %)
Asian
210 (25.1 %)
Two or More
43 (5.1 %)
Hispanic
18 (2.1 %)
Black
18 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Fayette Township SD
Phone:	(412)221-4542
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 264

Grade 4 278

Grade 5 296