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#296 of 635 schools in WV
Top 47% in state
Ritchie Elementary School
Elementary School · Ohio County Schools · Wheeling, WV
An Ohio County Schools elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3700 Wood St, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Math 74% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ritchie Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Ritchie 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wheeling), 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
$58,625
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Madison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Peace SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Steenrod Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 268 | 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.
Ohio County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,079NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ritchie Elementary School is listed in OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ritchie Elementary School
Ritchie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wheeling, WV, part of Ohio County Schools, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ritchie Elementary School
What grades does Ritchie Elementary School serve?
Ritchie Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ritchie Elementary School?
Ritchie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ritchie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ritchie Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ritchie Elementary School rank in WV?
Ritchie Elementary School ranks #296 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Ritchie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ritchie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Ritchie Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ritchie Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ritchie Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ritchie Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ritchie Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ritchie Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ohio County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (304) 243-0372
- Area population (ZIP 26003)
- 40,445
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 26003; 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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