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#276 of 635 schools in WV
Top 43% in state
Ravenswood Grade School
Elementary School · Jackson County Schools · Ravenswood, WV
A Jackson County Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Grade School Rd, Ravenswood, WV 26164
- Math 58% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ravenswood Grade School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Ravenswood Grade 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average281/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,250
Median home value
$136,500
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Evans Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 162 | Compare → |
| Fairplain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 168 | Compare → |
| Ripley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 583 | 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.
Jackson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ravenswood Grade School is listed in JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ravenswood Grade School
Ravenswood Grade School is a public elementary school in Ravenswood, WV, part of Jackson County Schools, serving approximately 235 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ravenswood Grade School
What grades does Ravenswood Grade School serve?
Ravenswood Grade School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Ravenswood Grade School?
Ravenswood Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ravenswood Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ravenswood Grade School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ravenswood Grade School rank in WV?
Ravenswood Grade School ranks #276 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Ravenswood Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ravenswood Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ravenswood Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ravenswood Grade School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ravenswood Grade School a charter school?
No, Ravenswood Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ravenswood Grade School a Title I school?
No, Ravenswood Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (304) 273-5391
- Area population (ZIP 26164)
- 7,342
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 26164; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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