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#585 of 635 schools in WV
Ranson Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County Schools · Ranson, WV
A Jefferson County Schools elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 North Preston Street, Ranson, WV 25438
- Math 27% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ranson Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Ranson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated917/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ranson), 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
$82,825
Median home value
$228,700
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25438; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Denny Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 3–5 | 1.1 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Page Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–2 | 2.4 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Driswood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Wee Disciples Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–2 | 3.3 mi | 49 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ranson Elementary School is listed in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ranson Elementary School
Ranson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ranson, WV, part of Jefferson County Schools, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ranson Elementary School
What grades does Ranson Elementary School serve?
Ranson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ranson Elementary School?
Ranson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranson Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ranson Elementary School rank in WV?
Ranson Elementary School ranks #585 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Ranson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ranson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Ranson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ranson Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ranson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ranson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ranson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ranson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (304) 725-7310
- Area population (ZIP 25438)
- 7,356
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 25438; 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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