Ranson Elementary School

Summary:

Ranson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 223 students in grades PK-5 in Ranson, West Virginia, which is part of the Jefferson County Schools district. The school has faced significant challenges, including a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade and consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages in academic proficiency.

Ranson Elementary School's performance has dropped from a high ranking of 49th out of 422 West Virginia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 294th out of 368 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. This decline is concerning, as the school's proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science are all below the state and district averages. For example, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 54.8% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 53.2% and the district average of 41.9%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 70% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, Ranson Elementary School's diverse student population, which includes a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools, could present opportunities for innovative, equity-focused programs and interventions. When compared to other schools in the Jefferson County Schools district, such as the higher-performing C.W. Shipley Elementary, Ranson Elementary School has significant room for improvement in addressing the needs of its diverse student population and improving academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 600 North Preston Street
       Ranson, WV  25438-0001


(304) 725-7310

District: Jefferson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
294th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,191 Help


Students who attend Ranson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wildwood Middle School
High:    Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.3%
Hispanic:
22.6%
Two or more races:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.9% Help


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Compare Details Ranson Elementary School ranks worse than 79.9% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ranson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.3%), Hispanic (22.6%), two or more races (13.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ranson Elementary School is 11.3, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Jefferson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ranson Elementary School is $14,191, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Jefferson County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ranson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ranson Elementary School 294th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Ranson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Schools 13th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ranson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 65.90 111th 420 73.6%
2010 68.39 88th 427 79.4%
2011 50.74 196th 426 54.0%
2012 41.25 265th 426 37.8%
2013 65.80 106th 428 75.2%
2014 78.77 49th 422 88.4%
2015 58.45 141st 408 65.4%
2016 64.65 111th 402 72.4%
2017 54.45 174th 399 56.4%
2018 47.61 206th 392 47.4%
2019 43.86 208th 383 45.7%
2021 9.98 377th 380 0.8%
2022 9.87 371st 375 1.1%
2023 11.60 357th 368 3.0%
2024 27.62 294th 368 20.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.81 112th 218 48.6%
2018 91.80 1st 27 96.3%
2022 18.12 15th 15 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.20 46th 98 53.1%
2018 59.54 2nd 8 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 75.85 30th 377 92.0%
2018 46.22 129th 258 50.0%
2019 59.28 53rd 185 71.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.18 132nd 382 65.4%
2018 66.61 82nd 368 77.7%
2021 15.04 329th 335 1.8%
2022 12.61 340th 347 2.0%
2023 17.76 318th 333 4.5%
2024 35.63 237th 336 29.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.55 6th 16 62.5%
2023 21.87 20th 21 4.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.19 205th 381 46.2%
2018 44.12 217th 366 40.7%
2019 44.65 192nd 339 43.4%
2021 6.59 321st 322 0.3%
2022 12.12 320th 325 1.5%
2023 20.02 285th 317 10.1%
2024 27.34 264th 316 16.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.87 142nd 382 62.8%
2018 52.96 164th 364 54.9%
2019 44.43 189th 338 44.1%
2021 18.07 311th 333 6.6%
2022 11.78 322nd 330 2.4%
2023 8.03 318th 322 1.2%
2024 27.24 265th 325 18.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.49 31st 75 58.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.28 49th 187 73.8%
2018 54.30 12th 31 61.3%
2019 42.50 8th 15 46.7%
2022 22.67 15th 16 6.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.14 63rd 156 59.6%
2018 67.53 1st 12 91.7%
2019 83.71 1st 9 88.9%
2022 18.54 12th 12 0.0%
2023 18.47 8th 8 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ranson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.84 114th 382 70.2%
2018 44.91 209th 374 44.1%
2019 43.07 209th 373 44.0%
2021 11.48 367th 376 2.4%
2022 20.23 332nd 373 11.0%
2023 16.08 342nd 366 6.6%
2024 38.22 243rd 367 33.8%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Open Quote The staff and teachers at Ranson Elementary are very diligent and committed to helping students reach their fullest potential. My son graduated from this school with above mastery test scores in all subjects on the Westest 2, and continues to do well in middle school. I am grateful for study-skills he learned at Ranson. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ranson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 423 423
1990 352 73 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1991 332 76 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1992 335 84 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1993 347 67 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 332 88 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 347 85 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 347 85 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 338 87 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1998 338 85 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 322 87 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 312 103 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2001 305 97 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 263 99 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2003 263 99 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2004 237 95 6 34 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2005 243 82 8 41 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2006 247 94 6 37 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2007 231 105 6 45 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 239 100 4 49 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2009 237 90 3 49 7 n/a n/a 0 386
2010 228 92 1 53 4 0 2 0 380
2011 222 85 0 61 2 3 15 0 388
2012 223 62 2 66 1 0 23 0 377
2013 251 61 8 80 0 0 34 0 434
2014 248 63 6 79 0 0 36 0 432
2015 259 62 6 83 0 0 48 0 458
2016 249 46 8 95 0 0 49 0 447
2017 225 52 3 96 0 0 46 0 422
2018 177 51 2 86 0 2 49 0 367
2019 184 63 1 86 0 2 46 0 382
2020 155 58 0 74 0 1 33 0 321
2021 145 57 0 70 0 1 36 0 309
2022 142 50 3 57 0 0 38 0 290
2023 127 41 4 46 0 0 32 0 250
2024 126 34 6 59 0 0 36 0 261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ranson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 423 24.7 17.1 n/a
1990 436 24.5 17.7 30
1991 415 27.0 15.3 32.8
1992 430 26.5 16.2 42.6
1993 428 26.0 16.5 42.1
1994 431 26.3 16.4 45.2
1995 437 27.4 15.9 46.5
1996 437 27.4 15.9 46.5
1997 432 27.5 15.7 47
1998 437 28.4 15.4 40.5
1999 421 31.4 13.4 59.1
2000 429 32.3 13.3 57.6
2001 417 34.4 12.1 54.9
2002 383 29.2 13.1 61.1
2003 383 29.2 13.1 61.1
2004 373 27.8 13.4 60.3
2005 374 28.6 13.1 61.8
2006 384 32.0 12.0 63
2007 388 32.5 11.9 59
2008 394 32.2 12.2 64.5
2009 386 31.0 12.5 65.5
2010 380 31.2 12.1 71.1
2011 388 32.5 11.9 68
2012 377 29.4 12.8 74.5
2013 434 30.7 14.1 61.1
2014 432 31.2 13.8 n/a
2015 458 31.0 14.7 53.5
2016 447 31.0 14.4 59.3
2017 422 31.0 13.6 65.6
2018 367 30.5 12.0 74.7
2019 382 28.5 13.4 75.4
2020 321 27.0 11.8 89.7
2021 309 24.0 12.8 70.9
2022 290 25.0 11.6 n/a
2023 250 23.0 10.8 n/a
2024 261 23.0 11.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ranson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 423 24.7 17.1 n/a
1990 436 24.5 17.7 30
1991 415 27.0 15.3 32.8
1992 430 26.5 16.2 42.6
1993 428 26.0 16.5 42.1
1994 431 26.3 16.4 45.2
1995 437 27.4 15.9 46.5
1996 437 27.4 15.9 46.5
1997 432 27.5 15.7 47
1998 437 28.4 15.4 40.5
1999 421 31.4 13.4 59.1
2000 429 32.3 13.3 57.6
2001 417 34.4 12.1 54.9
2002 383 29.2 13.1 61.1
2003 383 29.2 13.1 61.1
2004 373 27.8 13.4 60.3
2005 374 28.6 13.1 61.8
2006 384 32.0 12.0 63
2007 388 32.5 11.9 59
2008 394 32.2 12.2 64.5
2009 386 31.0 12.5 65.5
2010 380 31.2 12.1 71.1
2011 388 32.5 11.9 68
2012 377 29.4 12.8 74.5
2013 434 30.7 14.1 61.1
2014 432 31.2 13.8 n/a
2015 458 31.0 14.7 53.5
2016 447 31.0 14.4 59.3
2017 422 31.0 13.6 65.6
2018 367 30.5 12.0 74.7
2019 382 28.5 13.4 75.4
2020 321 27.0 11.8 89.7
2021 309 24.0 12.8 70.9
2022 290 25.0 11.6 n/a
2023 250 23.0 10.8 n/a
2024 261 23.0 11.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ranson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,256 (15.9%) $11,935 (84.1%) $14,191

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ranson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 208th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 357th of 368 Elementary schools
 42.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ranson Elementary School)39.335.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County Schools)48.649.9
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ranson Elementary School)34.425.1
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Schools)46.534.4
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ranson Elementary School)6320.5
 42.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County Schools)46.143.1
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ranson Elementary School)41.331.8
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Schools)49.444.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ranson Elementary School)36.810.8
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County Schools)41.838.8
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ranson Elementary School)44.118.4
 25.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Schools)53.445.1
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Ranson Elementary School)41.210.8
 30.4%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County Schools)45.837.5
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students382250
 34.6%
African American6341
 34.9%
American Indian00
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic8646
 46.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White184127
 31%
Two or More Races4632
 30.4%


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Students who attend Ranson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wildwood Middle School
High : Jefferson High School

Students at Ranson Elementary School are 48% White, 23% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 13% African American, 2% Asian.

Ranson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.1% of West Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended Ranson Elementary School.


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