Ringgold El Sch South

120 Alexander Avenue
Monongahela, PA 15063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ringgold El Sch South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ringgold El Sch South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Ringgold El Sch South's student population of 550 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Ringgold El Sch South ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ringgold El Sch South is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2176 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ringgold El Sch South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ringgold El Sch South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ringgold El Sch South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
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Black
12%
14%
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White
70%
61%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Ringgold El Sch South and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ringgold El Sch South and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ringgold El Sch South and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ringgold El Sch South's ranking?
Ringgold El Sch South is ranked #2176 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Ringgold El Sch South often compared to?
Ringgold El Sch Southis often viewed alongside schools like Charleroi Area El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Ringgold El Sch South?
550 students attend Ringgold El Sch South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ringgold El Sch South students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ringgold El Sch South?
Ringgold El Sch South has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ringgold El Sch South offer ?
Ringgold El Sch South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ringgold El Sch South part of?
Ringgold El Sch South is part of Ringgold School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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