- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monongahela, PA
Ringgold Ms
Federal NCES profile for Ringgold Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422040004271
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ringgold Ms earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Monongahela · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ringgold Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold Ms ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Monongahela, PA.
School address
District: Ringgold Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422040004271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Ringgold Ms shrank from 787 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 56.5 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 422040004271 · Monongahela, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ringgold Shs (810 students)
Ringgold Ms shrank from 787 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 56.5 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ringgold Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ringgold Shs
Ringgold Shs
810 students
- This school
Ringgold Ms
738 students
- Ringgold El Sc
Ringgold El Sch South
517 students
- Ringgold El Sc
Ringgold El Sch North
344 students
What this shows Ringgold Ms reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ringgold Ms compares
Ringgold Ms 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Ringgold Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ringgold Sd reports $15,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ringgold Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringgold Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold El Sch South | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold El Sch North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ringgold Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ringgold Ms
How many students attend Ringgold Ms?
Ringgold Ms has 738 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monongahela, PA. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Ms is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Ms?
100.0% of students at Ringgold Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ringgold Ms?
The largest demographic group at Ringgold Ms is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Monongahela, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ringgold Ms?
Ringgold Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Ms rank among elementary schools in Monongahela?
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold Ms ranks #2 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 Ms, Ringgold Sd also operates Ringgold Shs (810 students), Ringgold El Sch South (517 students), and Ringgold El Sch North (344 students). See the Ringgold Sd district page for the complete list.