Excellent
#189 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 7% in state
South Fayette EL Sch
Elementary School · South Fayette Township Sd · Mcdonald, PA
A South Fayette Township Sd elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3620 Old Oakdale Rd, Mcdonald, PA 15057
- Math 98% proficient (2012)
- Reading 96% proficient (2012)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Fayette EL Sch score 97% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 97% across the 4-year record (2009–2012).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 99% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Fayette EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,871
Median home value
$331,100
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckee EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Chartiers Valley Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–2 | 3.4 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| Donaldson Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Baker EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 4.8 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Fayette Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Fayette EL Sch is listed in South Fayette Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Fayette EL Sch
South Fayette EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mcdonald, PA, part of South Fayette Township Sd, serving approximately 724 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 99% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Fayette EL Sch
What grades does South Fayette EL Sch serve?
South Fayette EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend South Fayette EL Sch?
South Fayette EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 724 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fayette EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fayette EL Sch is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Fayette EL Sch rank in PA?
South Fayette EL Sch ranks #189 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Fayette EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
South Fayette EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Fayette EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Fayette EL Sch has 99% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is South Fayette EL Sch a charter school?
No, South Fayette EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Fayette EL Sch a Title I school?
No, South Fayette EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Fayette EL Sch?
14.1% of students at South Fayette EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 724
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (412) 221-4542
- Area population (ZIP 15057)
- 17,162
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15057; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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