Monessen El Ctr vs Ringgold El Sch South
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monessen El Ctr
Monessen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
Ringgold El Sch South
Monongahela · Public elementary · Grades K–4
517 students
| Measure | Monessen El Ctr Monessen, Pennsylvania | Ringgold El Sch South Monongahela, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1313 of 1,627 | #763 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #38768 of 50,301 | #17381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 330 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| city | Monessen | Monongahela |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ringgold El Sch South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 29.7).
- •Ringgold El Sch South does better on math proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Ringgold El Sch South does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Ringgold El Sch South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 86.1%).
- •Monessen El Ctr does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.0).
- •Ringgold El Sch South is the larger school with 517 students compared with 330.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monessen El Ctr better than Ringgold El Sch South?
On the Success Index (US), Ringgold El Sch South ranks higher (61.2 vs 29.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Monessen El Ctr and Ringgold El Sch South?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Monessen and Monongahela in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monessen El Ctr: 330. Ringgold El Sch South: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monessen El Ctr and Ringgold El Sch South rank in Pennsylvania?
Monessen El Ctr is 1313th of 1,627 and Ringgold El Sch South is 763rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).