Enrollment
983
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroeville, PA
Moss Side Ms
Federal NCES profile for Moss Side Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421062007696
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moss Side Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Monroeville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Moss Side Ms has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Side Ms ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Monroeville, PA.
School address
District: Gateway Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421062007696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moss Side Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moss Side Ms
Moss Side Ms is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 983 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 90% of state schools at 983 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 245 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 983 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Monroeville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ramsey El Sch (335 students): Moss Side Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 12.4:1).
Gateway Sd also operates Gateway Shs (1,152 students) and Ramsey El Sch (335 students) alongside Moss Side Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moss Side Ms compares
Moss Side Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 983 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
983
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$20,123
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gateway Sd, which includes Moss Side Ms.
$20,123
Per student
+12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 24.8%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Moss Side Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsey El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Park El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Cleveland Steward Jr El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moss Side Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Monroeville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ramsey El Sch
Standard public school
335 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
University Park El Sch
Standard public school
328 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Evergreen El Sch
Standard public school
317 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr El Sch
Standard public school
292 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~983 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moss Side Ms
How many students attend Moss Side Ms?
Moss Side Ms has 983 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroeville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moss Side Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Moss Side Ms is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 Moss Side Ms?
100.0% of students at Moss Side Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moss Side Ms?
Moss Side Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moss Side Ms rank among elementary schools in Monroeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Side Ms ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Monroeville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Monroeville on the city page.
Is Moss Side Ms a good school?
Moss Side Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gateway Sd?
Besides Moss Side Ms, Gateway Sd also operates Gateway Shs (1,152 students), Ramsey El Sch (335 students), and University Park El Sch (328 students). See the Gateway Sd district page for the complete list.
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