- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monongahela, PA
Ringgold El Sch South
Federal NCES profile for Ringgold El Sch South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422040007407
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ringgold El Sch South earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Monongahela · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ringgold El Sch South has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold El Sch South ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Monongahela, PA.
School address
District: Ringgold Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422040007407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Ringgold El Sch South shrank from 580 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 422040007407 · Monongahela, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ringgold Shs (810 students)
Ringgold El Sch South shrank from 580 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ringgold El Sch South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ringgold Shs
Ringgold Shs
810 students
- Ringgold Ms
Ringgold Ms
738 students
- This school
Ringgold El Sch South
517 students
- Ringgold El Sc
Ringgold El Sch North
344 students
What this shows Ringgold El Sch South reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ringgold El Sch South compares
Ringgold El Sch South is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% 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
$15,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Ringgold El Sch South is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Ringgold Sd reports $15,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ringgold El Sch South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringgold Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold El Sch North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ringgold El Sch South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Monongahela
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ringgold El Sch South
How many students attend Ringgold El Sch South?
Ringgold El Sch South has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monongahela, PA. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold El Sch South?
The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold El Sch South is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Ringgold El Sch South?
100.0% of students at Ringgold El Sch South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ringgold El Sch South?
The largest demographic group at Ringgold El Sch South is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Monongahela, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ringgold El Sch South?
Ringgold El Sch South has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Ringgold El Sch South rank among elementary schools in Monongahela?
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold El Sch South ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Monongahela, 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 Ringgold Sd?
Besides Ringgold El Sch South, Ringgold Sd also operates Ringgold Shs (810 students), Ringgold Ms (738 students), and Ringgold El Sch North (344 students). See the Ringgold Sd district page for the complete list.