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#597 of 635 schools in WV
Ranger Elementary
Elementary School · Lincoln County Schools · Ranger, WV
A Lincoln County Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
59 Vanatters Crk, Ranger, WV 25557
- Math 23% vs WV 48% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs WV 47% (2024)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ranger Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ranger Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,293
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
2.3%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25557; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duval Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 319 | Compare → |
| Hamlin Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 445 | Compare → |
| Harts Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 301 | Compare → |
| Midway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lincoln County Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ranger Elementary is listed in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ranger Elementary
Ranger Elementary is a public elementary school in Ranger, WV, part of Lincoln County Schools, serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ranger Elementary
What grades does Ranger Elementary serve?
Ranger Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ranger Elementary?
Ranger Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranger Elementary is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ranger Elementary rank in WV?
Ranger Elementary ranks #597 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Ranger Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ranger Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Ranger Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ranger Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ranger Elementary a charter school?
No, Ranger Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ranger Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ranger Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.1%
- Phone
- (304) 778-3454
- Area population (ZIP 25557)
- 1,402
- Area median age
- 55.6
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 · 2024 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 WVGSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 WVGSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 25557; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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