Ringgold Elementary School North

Summary:

Ringgold Elementary School North is a public elementary school serving 360 students in grades K-4 in Finleyville, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Ringgold School District, which is ranked 408 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a lower-ranked school district, Ringgold Elementary School North consistently outperforms the district and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 58.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 29.7% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for female students, male students, white students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students. Additionally, the school spends more per student ($15,611 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average, indicating a higher level of investment.

While Ringgold Elementary School North is able to achieve impressive academic results, it lags behind the nearby high-performing schools in the Peters Township and Bethel Park districts. This highlights the disparity in resources and educational opportunities between the schools. However, the school's consistent performance and ability to outpace the district average are noteworthy, especially considering the high percentage of students (100% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which suggests the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-4

 3685 Finleyville-Elrama Rd
       Finleyville, PA  15332-9616


(724) 348-7205

District: Ringgold School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
564th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,611 Help


Students who attend Ringgold Elementary School North usually attend:

Middle:    Ringgold Middle School
High:    Ringgold Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.4%
Two or more races:
4.2%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Compare Details Ringgold Elementary School North ranks better than 63% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ringgold Elementary School North is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ringgold Elementary School North is $15,611.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ringgold Elementary School North:

SchoolDigger ranks Ringgold Elementary School North 564th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Ringgold Elementary School North in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ringgold School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ringgold School District 408th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ringgold Elementary School North

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Rank History for all students at Ringgold Elementary School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.40 719th 1302 44.8%
2004 40.58 904th 1308 30.9%
2005 54.53 731st 1299 43.7%
2006 44.97 1056th 1545 31.7%
2007 51.95 925th 1555 40.5%
2008 48.48 1006th 1551 35.1%
2009 59.38 764th 1549 50.7%
2010 62.08 721st 1579 54.3%
2011 75.42 328th 1597 79.5%
2012 60.38 825th 1599 48.4%
2013 54.19 897th 1519 40.9%
2014 48.92 954th 1467 35.0%
2015 53.12 841st 1474 42.9%
2016 59.02 779th 1554 49.9%
2017 55.17 833rd 1547 46.2%
2018 50.33 911th 1530 40.5%
2019 44.61 1016th 1544 34.2%
2021 55.63 728th 1433 49.2%
2022 53.85 817th 1534 46.7%
2023 61.39 663rd 1534 56.8%
2024 66.26 564th 1526 63.0%
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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 796th 1414 43.7%
2024 53.50 723rd 1432 49.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ringgold Elementary School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.95 488th 1488 67.2%
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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 619th 1043 40.7%
2024 51.28 478th 1084 55.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ringgold Elementary School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.10 654th 1495 56.3%
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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 800th 1236 35.3%
2024 52.22 612th 1229 50.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ringgold Elementary School North

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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
2024 319 10 1 11 1 0 15 0 357

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

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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
2024 357 30.9 11.5 41.5

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

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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
2024 357 30.9 11.5 41.5

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1016th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 663rd 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)57.461.9
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ringgold Elementary School North)63.566.1
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Ringgold Elementary School North)26.351.8
 25.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Ringgold Elementary School North)81.982.4
 0.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ringgold Elementary School North)55.944.7
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Ringgold Elementary School North)42.456
 13.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Ringgold Elementary School North)81.982.4
 0.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ringgold Elementary School North)59.754
 5.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430360
 16.3%
African American66
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic1111
Pacific Islander00
White396323
 18.4%
Two or More Races1717
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.9%100%
 59.1%


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Students at Ringgold Elementary School North are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Ringgold Elementary School North ranks 564th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Ringgold Middle School
High : Ringgold Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Ringgold Elementary School North.


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