Serving 724 students in grades Kindergarten-2, South Fayette Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 724 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Math Proficiency
: 98%
Reading Proficiency
: 96%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
The diversity score of South Fayette Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend South Fayette Elementary School?
724 students attend South Fayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of South Fayette Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fayette Elementary School?
South Fayette Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Fayette Elementary School offer ?
South Fayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Fayette Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 724 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Math Proficiency
: 98%
Reading Proficiency
: 96%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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