Ranson Elementary School

600 North Preston Street
Ranson, WV 25438
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ranson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Ranson Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Ranson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ranson Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#626 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ranson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ranson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
20%
2%
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Black
17%
4%
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White
49%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV.
0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Ranson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ranson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ranson Elementary School's ranking?
Ranson Elementary School is ranked #626 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Ranson Elementary School often compared to?
Ranson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepherdstown Elementary School, South Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Ranson Elementary School?
290 students attend Ranson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ranson Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ranson Elementary School?
Ranson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ranson Elementary School offer ?
Ranson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ranson Elementary School part of?
Ranson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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