McAlister Intermediate School
472 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
472
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 389 |
| Hispanic | 41 |
| Black | 17 |
| Asian | 23 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White389 (82.4%)
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Hispanic41 (8.7%)
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Asian23 (4.9%)
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Black17 (3.6%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
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: | Suffield School District |
| Phone: | (860)668-3830 |
| Grade Range: | 3rd - 5th |
| Total Students: | 472 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 44 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 16 |
Grades Taught
Grade 3
157
Grade 4
157
Grade 5
158
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 157 |
| Grade 4 | 157 |
| Grade 5 | 158 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 238 | 50.4% |
| Male | 234 | 49.6% |
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