- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monessen, PA
Monessen El Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Monessen El Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421560004444
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monessen El Ctr earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Monessen · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Monessen El Ctr has class sizes smaller than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monessen El Ctr ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monessen, PA.
School address
District: Monessen City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421560004444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Monessen El Ctr held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 421560004444 · Monessen, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 11.4:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Monessen Shs (193 students)
Monessen El Ctr held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Monessen El Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monessen El Ctr
330 students
- Monessen Shs
Monessen Shs
193 students
- Monessen Ms 128
Monessen Ms
128 students
What this shows Monessen El Ctr reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monessen El Ctr compares
Monessen El Ctr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.4%
White 28.8%
Two or More 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Monessen El Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Monessen City Sd reports $21,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monessen El Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monessen Shs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monessen Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monessen El Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monessen El Ctr
How many students attend Monessen El Ctr?
Monessen El Ctr has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monessen, PA. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monessen El Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Monessen El Ctr is 11.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monessen El Ctr?
83.7% of students at Monessen El Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monessen El Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Monessen El Ctr is African American at 39.4% of enrollment, in Monessen, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monessen El Ctr?
Monessen El Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monessen El Ctr rank among public schools in Monessen?
By Resource Investment Index, Monessen El Ctr ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monessen, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monessen City Sd?
Besides Monessen El Ctr, Monessen City Sd also operates Monessen Shs (193 students) and Monessen Ms (128 students). See the Monessen City Sd district page for the complete list.