South Jefferson Elementary School vs. Ranson Elementary School
Should I attend South Jefferson Elementary School or Ranson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Ranson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ranson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
436 students
290 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#240 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#626 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
1
Kindergarten Students
64
45
Grade 1 Students
53
46
Grade 2 Students
83
49
Grade 3 Students
76
48
Grade 4 Students
77
41
Grade 5 Students
63
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
20%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
80%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
13%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
91%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
