Excellent
#118 of 635 schools in WV
Top 18% in state
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
Elementary School · Randolph County Schools · Elkins, WV
A Randolph County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
101 Scott Ford Rd, Elkins, WV 26241
- Math 42% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jennings Randolph Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Jennings Randolph Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated881/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkins), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,102
Median home value
$143,100
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Elkins Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Elkins Third Ward Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Midland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Randolph County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jennings Randolph Elementary School is listed in RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jennings Randolph Elementary School
Jennings Randolph Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elkins, WV, part of Randolph County Schools, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jennings Randolph Elementary School
What grades does Jennings Randolph Elementary School serve?
Jennings Randolph Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jennings Randolph Elementary School?
Jennings Randolph Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennings Randolph Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennings Randolph Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jennings Randolph Elementary School rank in WV?
Jennings Randolph Elementary School ranks #118 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Jennings Randolph Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jennings Randolph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jennings Randolph Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jennings Randolph Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jennings Randolph Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jennings Randolph Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jennings Randolph Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jennings Randolph Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (304) 636-9181
- Area population (ZIP 26241)
- 14,221
- Area average commute
- 14.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26241; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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