- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monessen, PA
Monessen Ms
Federal NCES profile for Monessen Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421560000087
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monessen Ms earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Monessen · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monessen Ms has class sizes smaller than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monessen Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monessen, PA.
School address
District: Monessen City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421560000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Monessen Ms grew from 136 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 421560000087 · Monessen, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 8:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Monessen El Ctr (330 students)
Monessen Ms grew from 136 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Monessen Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monessen El Ct
Monessen El Ctr
330 students
- Monessen Shs
Monessen Shs
193 students
- This school 128
Monessen Ms
128 students
What this shows Monessen Ms reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monessen Ms compares
Monessen Ms is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 2% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.2%
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 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 86.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 173.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.1%
White 37.5%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Monessen Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monessen El Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monessen Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monessen Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monessen Ms
How many students attend Monessen Ms?
Monessen Ms has 128 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monessen, PA. CCD year-over-year: 136 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monessen Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Monessen Ms is 8:1, which is 41% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 49% 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 Ms?
80.1% of students at Monessen Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monessen Ms?
The largest demographic group at Monessen Ms is African American at 39.1% of enrollment, in Monessen, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monessen Ms?
Monessen Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Ms rank among public schools in Monessen?
By Resource Investment Index, Monessen Ms ranks #1 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 Ms, Monessen City Sd also operates Monessen El Ctr (330 students) and Monessen Shs (193 students). See the Monessen City Sd district page for the complete list.