Is Ringgold Elementary School North a good school?

Ringgold Elementary School North ranks 663 rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ringgold Elementary School North?

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Ringgold Elementary School North.

What is the racial makeup of Ringgold Elementary School North?

Students at Ringgold Elementary School North are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Ringgold Elementary School North attend?

Students who attend Ringgold Elementary School North usually go on to attend: Middle : Ringgold Middle School High : Ringgold Senior High School

Ringgold Elementary School North

Summary:

Ringgold Elementary School North is a public elementary school in Finleyville, Pennsylvania, serving around 360 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Ringgold School District, which is ranked 448 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ringgold Elementary School North stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages in several key areas. The school boasts higher proficiency rates in PSSA Math (56% vs. 24.4% for the district and 39.3% for the state), PSSA Science (82.4% vs. 56.6% for the district and 65.6% for the state), and PSSA English Language Arts (54% vs. 41.6% for the district and 53.8% for the state). However, the school serves a significantly higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby schools like McMurray Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, which have lower rates of 10.27% and 53.37%, respectively.

While Ringgold Elementary School North has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking over the past several years, there is still room for growth. The school's academic performance, though stronger than the district and state averages, lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as William Penn Elementary School and Bower Hill Elementary School. By addressing the unique challenges faced by its economically disadvantaged student population, Ringgold Elementary School North has the potential to continue its upward trajectory and provide an even higher-quality education to its community.

Detail:

Public K-4

3685 Finleyville-Elrama Rd
Finleyville, PA 15332-9616

(724) 348-7205

District: Ringgold School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
663^rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,611

Students who attend Ringgold Elementary School North usually attend:

Middle:	Ringgold Middle School
High:	Ringgold Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 360

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

See top rated Pennsylvania elementary schools

Compare Ringgold Elementary School North to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Ringgold Elementary School North ranks better than 56.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ringgold Elementary School North is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Ringgold Elementary School North employs 29.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ringgold Elementary School North is $15,611.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ringgold Elementary School North:

SchoolDigger ranks Ringgold Elementary School North 663^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Ringgold Elementary School North in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Ringgold School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ringgold School District 448^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Ringgold Elementary School North?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Ringgold Elementary School North

Compare

Rank History for all students at Ringgold Elementary School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	52.40	719^th	1302	44.8%
2004	40.58	904^th	1308	30.9%
2005	54.53	731^st	1299	43.7%
2006	44.97	1056^th	1545	31.7%
2007	51.95	925^th	1555	40.5%
2008	48.48	1006^th	1551	35.1%
2009	59.38	764^th	1549	50.7%
2010	62.08	721^st	1579	54.3%
2011	75.42	328^th	1597	79.5%
2012	60.38	825^th	1599	48.4%
2013	54.19	897^th	1519	40.9%
2014	48.92	954^th	1467	35.0%
2015	53.12	841^st	1474	42.9%
2016	59.02	779^th	1554	49.9%
2017	55.17	833^rd	1547	46.2%
2018	50.33	911^th	1530	40.5%
2019	44.61	1016^th	1544	34.2%
2021	55.63	728^th	1433	49.2%
2022	53.85	817^th	1534	46.7%
2023	61.39	663^rd	1534	56.8%

See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ringgold Elementary School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.73	796^th	1414	43.7%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Ringgold Elementary School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.76	619^th	1043	40.7%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for White students at Ringgold Elementary School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.33	800^th	1236	35.3%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Ringgold Elementary School North.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Ringgold Elementary School North, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Ringgold Elementary School North

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	521	7	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
1989	522	9	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
1990	490	16	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
1991	523	12	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
1992	558	10	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1993	561	7	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1994	566	10	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
1995	549	15	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1996	549	15	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1997	542	15	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
1998	574	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
1999	557	9	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
2000	547	14	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
2001	540	11	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
2002	499	13	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	516
2003	499	13	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	516
2004	482	13	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2005	439	13	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
2006	413	12	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
2007	365	13	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2008	373	15	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	8	400
2009	359	8	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	7	377
2010	365	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	380
2011	380	5	0	1	0	0	5	0	391
2012	548	8	2	2	0	1	8	0	569
2013	547	8	3	4	0	0	7	0	569
2014	518	9	1	7	1	0	12	0	548
2015	529	8	0	7	1	0	14	0	559
2016	525	5	0	8	1	0	18	0	557
2017	510	6	0	11	0	0	17	0	544
2018	501	4	0	11	0	0	20	0	536
2019	396	6	0	11	0	0	17	0	430
2020	399	7	0	9	0	0	18	0	433
2021	356	7	0	14	0	0	14	0	391
2022	359	6	0	13	0	0	19	0	397
2023	323	6	1	11	2	0	17	0	360

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ringgold Elementary School North

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	534	30.8	17.3	n/a
1989	536	31.5	17.0	n/a
1990	511	29.6	17.2	0
1991	538	29.8	18.0	n/a
1992	569	29.3	19.4	n/a
1993	572	31.0	18.5	n/a
1994	579	30.0	19.3	n/a
1995	569	30.0	19.0	n/a
1996	569	30.0	19.0	n/a
1997	561	30.0	18.7	n/a
1998	584	31.0	18.8	n/a
1999	570	31.0	18.4	n/a
2000	564	32.0	17.6	26.1
2001	553	32.0	17.3	24.4
2002	516	30.0	17.2	22.5
2003	516	30.0	17.2	22.5
2004	501	29.5	17.0	27.7
2005	456	29.2	15.6	25.4
2006	431	28.2	15.3	30.2
2007	383	27.5	13.9	30.3
2008	400	27.3	14.7	29.1
2009	377	28.8	13.1	31.1
2010	380	29.4	12.8	31.3
2011	391	27.8	14.0	29.2
2012	569	37.1	15.3	31.5
2013	569	38.0	14.9	30.4
2014	548	37.3	14.6	36.9
2015	559	37.0	15.1	40.6
2016	557	36.0	15.4	35.9
2017	544	34.4	15.7	36.9
2018	536	34.8	15.3	42.9
2019	430	32.2	13.3	40.9
2020	433	34.2	12.6	37.6
2021	391	32.3	12.1	37.3
2022	397	29.3	13.5	38.5
2023	360	29.7	12.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ringgold Elementary School North

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	534	30.8	17.3	n/a
1989	536	31.5	17.0	n/a
1990	511	29.6	17.2	0
1991	538	29.8	18.0	n/a
1992	569	29.3	19.4	n/a
1993	572	31.0	18.5	n/a
1994	579	30.0	19.3	n/a
1995	569	30.0	19.0	n/a
1996	569	30.0	19.0	n/a
1997	561	30.0	18.7	n/a
1998	584	31.0	18.8	n/a
1999	570	31.0	18.4	n/a
2000	564	32.0	17.6	26.1
2001	553	32.0	17.3	24.4
2002	516	30.0	17.2	22.5
2003	516	30.0	17.2	22.5
2004	501	29.5	17.0	27.7
2005	456	29.2	15.6	25.4
2006	431	28.2	15.3	30.2
2007	383	27.5	13.9	30.3
2008	400	27.3	14.7	29.1
2009	377	28.8	13.1	31.1
2010	380	29.4	12.8	31.3
2011	391	27.8	14.0	29.2
2012	569	37.1	15.3	31.5
2013	569	38.0	14.9	30.4
2014	548	37.3	14.6	36.9
2015	559	37.0	15.1	40.6
2016	557	36.0	15.4	35.9
2017	544	34.4	15.7	36.9
2018	536	34.8	15.3	42.9
2019	430	32.2	13.3	40.9
2020	433	34.2	12.6	37.6
2021	391	32.3	12.1	37.3
2022	397	29.3	13.5	38.5
2023	360	29.7	12.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ringgold Elementary School North

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$380 (2.6%)	$14,045 (97.4%)	$14,425
2020	$614 (4.1%)	$14,185 (95.8%)	$14,800
2021	$1,295 (6.9%)	$17,502 (93.1%)	$18,796
2022	$803 (5.1%)	$14,808 (94.9%)	$15,611

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ringgold Elementary School North

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1016^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 663^rd of 1534 Elementary schools	22.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Ringgold Elementary School North)	57.4	61.9	4.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ringgold Elementary School North)	63.5	66.1	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Ringgold Elementary School North)	26.3	51.8	25.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Ringgold Elementary School North)	81.9	82.4	0.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ringgold Elementary School North)	55.9	44.7	11.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Ringgold Elementary School North)	42.4	56	13.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Ringgold Elementary School North)	81.9	82.4	0.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ringgold Elementary School North)	59.7	54	5.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	430	360	16.3%
African American	6	6
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	11	11
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	396	323	18.4%
Two or More Races	17	17
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.9%	100%	59.1%

Schools Near Ringgold Elementary School North

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ringgold Elementary School North	Public	K-4	3685 Finleyville-Elrama Rd	Finleyville	15332	Washington County	Ringgold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 348-7205	360	30	12.1	100.0%	323 (89.7%)	6 (1.7%)	11 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	61.4	663^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	56.8%		53.9	817^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.7%	154	61.9	51.8		56.0	82.4	82.4	66.1	44.7		54.0	$15,611	$803	$14,808
South Park Elementary Center	Public	K-4	2001 Eagle Pride Lane	South Park	15129	Allegheny County	South Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 655-3111	679	50	13.6	34.8%	544 (80.1%)	57 (8.4%)	16 (2.4%)	49 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.6%)	63.7	622^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	59.5%		70.1	495^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.7%	127	58.6	46.9		52.8	82.1	82.1	64.9	57.4		61.1	$18,844	$1,170	$17,674
Gill Hall Elementary School	Public	K-2	829 Gill Hall Rd	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-4732	403	24	16.5	29.3%	311 (77.2%)	11 (2.7%)	12 (3.0%)	44 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (6.0%)								(n/a)											$12,473	$488	$11,985
Bower Hill Elementary School	Public	K-3	424 Bower Hill Road	Venetia	15367	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-0913	685	36	18.8	10.2%	620 (90.5%)	5 (0.7%)	18 (2.6%)	24 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)								(n/a)	87.8			87.8			89.0			89.0	$13,970	$92	$13,878
William Penn Elementary School	Public	K-4	110 Woodlet Ln	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8522	183	16	11.6	14.8%	156 (85.2%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)	94.6	13^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.2%		94.2	16^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.0%	3	90.3	97.2		94.0	100.0	100.0	83.9	86.2		85.1	$101	$03	$97
Jefferson Hills Intermediate School	Public	3-5	875 Old Clairton Rd	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 655-4163	761	45	16.7	23.8%	629 (82.7%)	13 (1.7%)	13 (1.7%)	75 (9.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.8%)	83.3	218^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.8%		81.6	260^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.1%	42	84.0	63.2	72.6	73.3	84.7	84.7	81.9	61.6	75.6	73.1	$14,683	$644	$14,039
McMurray Elementary School	Public	4-5	626 E McMurray Rd	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 941-5020	633	39	16.3	10.3%	581 (91.8%)	9 (1.4%)	15 (2.4%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	92.9	38^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.5%		93.7	31^st of 1534 public elementary schools	98.0%	7		78.3	78.3	78.2	95.7	95.7		87.8	87.3	87.5	$16,564	$246	$16,318
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-4	5400 Florida Ave	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 854-8741	327	24	13.4	19.6%	262 (80.1%)	13 (4.0%)	14 (4.3%)	20 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	86.6	165^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%		86.4	174^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.7%	9	70.0	78.6		74.3	90.0	90.0	82.9	77.1		80.0	$42	$01	$41
McClellan Elementary School	Public	K-2	360 School Ln	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-2700	383	24	15.7	26.6%	290 (75.7%)	13 (3.4%)	10 (2.6%)	46 (12.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)								(n/a)											$14,257	$488	$13,768
George Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	515 Clifton Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8546	261	22	11.6	13.4%	234 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	88.5	126^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.8%		86.7	165^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%	39	73.5	71.9		72.6	92.9	92.9	83.7	86.2		85.0	$71	$06	$65

Ringgold Elementary School North

Ringgold Elementary School North:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Ringgold School District:

What do you think?

Rank History for Ringgold Elementary School North

Rank History for all students at Ringgold Elementary School North

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ringgold Elementary School North

Rank History for Disabled students at Ringgold Elementary School North

Rank History for White students at Ringgold Elementary School North

Enrollment information for Ringgold Elementary School North

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ringgold Elementary School North

Student/Teacher Ratio Ringgold Elementary School North

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ringgold Elementary School North

Impact of COVID-19 on Ringgold Elementary School North

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Ringgold Elementary School North