Fort Cherry El Ctr

110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057

www.fortcherry.org

455 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Fort Cherry Elementary Center, located in McDonald, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary educational facility for younger students within the Fort Cherry School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school emphasizes a "student-centered" approach, leveraging technology and modern instructional strategies to engage learners in a changing educational landscape. As part of the broader Fort Cherry School District, the Elementary Center promotes a culture of collaboration among staff, students, and families. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character development, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

455

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Cherry El Ctr
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	31

White
407 (89.5%)
Two or More
31 (6.8%)
Hispanic
14 (3.1%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (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:	Fort Cherry SD
Phone:	(724)796-1551
Website:	http://www.fortcherry.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 64