At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 409
330
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
87%+17.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Monessen El Ctr is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Monessen, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 330 students. It is part of the Monessen City SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMonessen City SD
County42129
CityMonessen
ZIP15062
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421560004444
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment330
White28.8%
Hispanic / Latino2.7%
Black / African American39.4%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races28.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
28.8%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
39.4%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
28.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.