Mendon Elementary School

164 Route 31
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mendon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mendon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Mendon Elementary School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

Mendon Elementary School 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 Mendon Elementary School is 0.06, 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)
#1636 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
36%
40-44%
55%
80-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
1%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mendon Elementary School's ranking?
Mendon Elementary School is ranked #1636 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mendon Elementary School often compared to?
Mendon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H W Good Elementary School, Metzgar Elementary School, Monessen El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mendon Elementary School?
242 students attend Mendon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mendon Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendon Elementary School?
Mendon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mendon Elementary School offer ?
Mendon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mendon Elementary School part of?
Mendon Elementary School is part of Yough School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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