Enrollment
335
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroeville, PA
Ramsey El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ramsey El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421062005191
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramsey El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Monroeville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramsey El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsey El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Monroeville, PA.
School address
District: Gateway Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421062005191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ramsey El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ramsey El Sch
Ramsey El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 335 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 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.
Enrollment of 335 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Monroeville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Moss Side Ms (983 students): Ramsey El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 12.1:1).
Gateway Sd also operates Gateway Shs (1,152 students) and Moss Side Ms (983 students) alongside Ramsey El Sch.
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 Ramsey El Sch compares
Ramsey El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
African American 31.9%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Ramsey El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gateway Sd, which includes Ramsey El Sch.
$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 Ramsey El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moss Side Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Park El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Cleveland Steward Jr El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramsey El Sch'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
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Moss Side Ms
Standard public school
983 students 12.1:1 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 (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ramsey El Sch
How many students attend Ramsey El Sch?
Ramsey El Sch has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroeville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsey El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramsey El Sch is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 Ramsey El Sch?
100.0% of students at Ramsey El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramsey El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ramsey El Sch is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Monroeville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramsey El Sch?
Ramsey El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Ramsey El Sch rank among elementary schools in Monroeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsey El Sch ranks #2 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 Ramsey El Sch a good school?
Ramsey El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Ramsey El Sch, Gateway Sd also operates Gateway Shs (1,152 students), Moss Side Ms (983 students), and University Park El Sch (328 students). See the Gateway Sd district page for the complete list.
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