Ringgold Elementary School South

Summary:

Ringgold Elementary School South is a public elementary school serving 580 students in grades K-4 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Ringgold School District. The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low test scores, a low statewide ranking, and concerning performance for certain student subgroups.

Ringgold Elementary School South's academic performance is well below state averages, with proficiency rates in Math (25%), Science (52.2%), and English Language Arts (37.9%) that are significantly lower than the Pennsylvania state averages. The school ranks in the bottom quarter of all elementary schools in the state, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is particularly concerning for African American students and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom 1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in Math proficiency.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Ringgold Elementary School North, which is also part of the Ringgold School District, Ringgold Elementary School South stands out as an outlier in terms of academic performance. Despite the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's per-student spending is relatively low compared to the state average, raising questions about the adequacy of resources and funding available to support the school's student population.

Detail:

Public K-4

120 Alexander Avenue
Monongahela, PA 15063

(724) 258-8454

District: Ringgold School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1211^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,188

Students who attend Ringgold Elementary School South usually attend:

Middle:	Ringgold Middle School
High:	Ringgold Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 580

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

Two or more races:

14.0%

African American:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ringgold Elementary School South ranks worse than 78.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), two or more races (14%), African American (11.4%). (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 South is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Ringgold Elementary School South employs 40.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ringgold Elementary School South is $13,188.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ringgold Elementary School South:

SchoolDigger ranks Ringgold Elementary School South 1211^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Ringgold Elementary School South in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

White students:

Ringgold School District:

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

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Rank History for Ringgold Elementary School South

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Rank History for all students at Ringgold Elementary School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	40.26	1112^th	1519	26.8%
2014	38.25	1084^th	1467	26.1%
2015	30.65	1101^st	1474	25.3%
2016	31.22	1169^th	1554	24.8%
2017	36.98	1109^th	1547	28.3%
2018	48.64	949^th	1530	38.0%
2019	51.91	887^th	1544	42.6%
2021	28.97	1079^th	1433	24.7%
2022	23.13	1192^nd	1534	22.3%
2023	21.33	1211^th	1534	21.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ringgold Elementary School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.53	86^th	117	26.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.13	1094^th	1414	22.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ringgold Elementary School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.58	1041^st	1043	0.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Ringgold Elementary School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.65	437^th	437	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Ringgold Elementary School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.35	1169^th	1236	5.4%

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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

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Enrollment information for Ringgold Elementary School South

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	618	58	2	17	0	48	743
2013	621	53	3	16	0	44	737
2014	646	53	1	11	0	54	765
2015	620	55	3	8	0	67	753
2016	635	63	3	23	0	65	789
2017	609	58	3	22	0	67	759
2018	576	72	3	19	0	68	738
2019	479	59	2	19	0	44	603
2020	441	61	1	21	0	66	590
2021	421	65	0	22	0	75	583
2022	405	67	0	22	1	79	574
2023	408	66	0	24	1	81	580

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 South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	743	51.3	14.4	53.6
2013	737	51.2	14.3	52.2
2014	765	52.6	14.5	57.8
2015	753	52.0	14.4	99.6
2016	789	52.0	15.1	100
2017	759	52.5	14.4	100
2018	738	51.0	14.4	99.9
2019	603	44.9	13.4	100
2020	590	42.0	14.0	99.5
2021	583	39.7	14.6	97.9
2022	574	38.8	14.7	57.3
2023	580	40.8	14.2	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 South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	743	51.3	14.4	53.6
2013	737	51.2	14.3	52.2
2014	765	52.6	14.5	57.8
2015	753	52.0	14.4	99.6
2016	789	52.0	15.1	100
2017	759	52.5	14.4	100
2018	738	51.0	14.4	99.9
2019	603	44.9	13.4	100
2020	590	42.0	14.0	99.5
2021	583	39.7	14.6	97.9
2022	574	38.8	14.7	57.3
2023	580	40.8	14.2	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 South

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$949 (7.3%)	$12,013 (92.7%)	$12,962
2020	$748 (5.7%)	$12,263 (94.3%)	$13,011
2021	$902 (8.5%)	$9,675 (91.5%)	$10,576
2022	$1,051 (8.0%)	$12,137 (92.0%)	$13,188

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ringgold Elementary School South

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 887^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1211^th of 1534 Elementary schools	21.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Ringgold Elementary School South)	56.4	29.5	26.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ringgold Elementary School South)	67	50.4	16.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Ringgold Elementary School South)	45.2	20.3	24.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Ringgold Elementary School South)	76.6	52.2	24.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ringgold Elementary School South)	64.6	25.2	39.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Ringgold Elementary School South)	50	25	25%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Ringgold Elementary School South)	76.6	52.2	24.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ringgold Elementary School South)	65.6	37.9	27.7%
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	603	580	3.8%
African American	59	66	11.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	19	24	26.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	479	408	14.8%
Two or More Races	44	81	84.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Ringgold Elementary School South

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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 6th 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 6th 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 South	Public	K-4	120 Alexander Avenue	Monongahela	15063	Washington County	Ringgold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 258-8454	580	41	14.2	100.0%	408 (70.3%)	66 (11.4%)	24 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	81 (14.0%)	21.3	1211^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.1%		23.1	1192^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	22.3%	19	29.5	20.3			25.0	52.2	52.2	50.4	25.2			37.9	$13,188	$1,051	$12,137
Charleroi Area Elementary Center	Public	K-5	75 Fecsen Dr	Charleroi	15022	Washington County	Charleroi School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 483-5554	584	47	12.3	62.0%	412 (70.5%)	66 (11.3%)	21 (3.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	79 (13.5%)	61.1	671^st of 1534 public elementary schools	56.3%		44.2	976^th of 1534 public elementary schools	36.4%	305	46.3	52.0	46.9		48.3	80.5	80.5	55.0	65.0	61.9		60.6	$18,885	$1,611	$17,275
Monessen Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1275 Rostraver St	Monessen	15062	Westmoreland County	Monessen City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 684-4456	326	30	11.0	83.7%	96 (29.4%)	132 (40.5%)	11 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (26.7%)	7.5	1408^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.2%		9.3	1358^th of 1534 public elementary schools	11.5%	50	12.1	10.8	4.3		8.5	27.0	27.0	24.2	21.6	27.7		24.8	$65	$11	$53
William Penn Elementary School	Public	K-5	392 William Penn Road	Monongahela	15063	Washington County	Elizabeth Forward School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 896-2330	341	26	13.3	53.4%	293 (85.9%)	13 (3.8%)	12 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.7%)	74.5	392^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	74.4%		71.9	459^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.1%	67	74.0	67.3	53.7		64.8	90.9	90.9	78.0	54.5	55.5		62.3	$17,284	$1,570	$15,715
Rostraver Elementary School	Public	K-6	300 Crest Ave	Belle Vernon	15012	Fayette County	Belle Vernon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 808-2500	646	38	17.1	45.4%	531 (82.2%)	18 (2.8%)	23 (3.6%)	31 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.7%)	75.4	365^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.2%		72.8	436^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.6%	71	82.3	50.6	46.4	40.1	54.6	83.5	83.5	75.9	75.3	83.6	61.3	74.2	$10,436	$580	$9,857
Marion Elementary School	Public	K-6	500 Perry Ave	Belle Vernon	15012	Fayette County	Belle Vernon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 808-2500	635	41	15.4	62.7%	560 (88.2%)	18 (2.8%)	15 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.1%)	50.3	866^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.5%		51.6	868^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.4%	2	54.0	29.0	43.8	32.5	39.2	69.7	69.7	56.5	46.6	60.2	60.1	55.3	$12,040	$669	$11,371
Bentworth Elementary Center	Public	K-4	100 Bearcat Dr	Bentleyville	15314	Washington County	Bentworth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 239-3606	378	30	12.6	99.2%	347 (91.8%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.8%)	54.3	801^st of 1534 public elementary schools	47.8%		73.1	428^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.1%	373	66.6	29.9			48.1	70.6	70.6	72.7	46.3			59.4	$17,740	$3,068	$14,672
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
West Newton Elementary School	Public	K-4	1208 Vine Street	West Newton	15089	Westmoreland County	Yough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 872-5877	159	15	10.5	49.7%	146 (91.8%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.3%)	84.1	212^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.2%		68.9	518^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.2%	306	87.0	65.7			74.5	87.5	87.5	86.9	68.7			76.3	$16,713	$1,556	$15,156
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	401 Rock Run Road	Elizabeth	15037	Allegheny County	Elizabeth Forward School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 896-2318	290	23	12.7	30.3%	261 (90.0%)	4 (1.4%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.6%)	82.3	235^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.7%		86.6	170^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.9%	65	76.0	61.8	75.0		70.3	81.8	81.8	78.0	65.4	95.0		78.0	$17,403	$955	$16,449

Frequently Asked Questions about Ringgold Elementary School South

What is the racial makeup of Ringgold Elementary School South?

Students at Ringgold Elementary School South are 70% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Ringgold Elementary School South attend?

Students who attend Ringgold Elementary School South usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ringgold Middle School
High : Ringgold Senior High School

How many students attend Ringgold Elementary School South?

In the 2022-23 school year, 580 students attended Ringgold Elementary School South.

Is Ringgold Elementary School South a good school?

Ringgold Elementary School South ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What district is Ringgold Elementary School South in?

Ringgold School District

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