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McAlister Intermediate School

PublicGrades 3–5
Suffield, Connecticut · Suffield School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students472
Student:Teacher14.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch13%
Title INo
McAlister Intermediate School
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 421
472
Total Enrollment
State avg: 44%
13%-31.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

McAlister Intermediate School is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Suffield, Connecticut. The school enrolls 472 students. It is part of the Suffield School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 44% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictSuffield School District
County9110
CitySuffield
ZIP06078
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090447001394

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment472
White82.4%
Hispanic / Latino8.7%
Black / African American3.6%
Asian4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
82.4%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
3.6%
Asian
4.9%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %13%
State Avg44%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)