How many students attend Ranger Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 73 students attended Ranger Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Ranger Elementary?

Students at Ranger Elementary are 93% White, 7% African American.

What schools do graduates of Ranger Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ranger Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Guyan Valley Middle High : Lincoln County High School

Ranger Elementary

Summary:

Ranger Elementary is a small public elementary school in Ranger, West Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 76 students. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and a student population that is less racially diverse than the surrounding schools.

Ranger Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of West Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking between 300-362 out of 368-422 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and Lincoln County Schools district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, 69.15% of Ranger Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. In contrast, the nearby Salt Rock Elementary School and Harts Pk-8 have significantly higher academic performance and rankings, despite serving similar student populations.

Another notable difference is the racial makeup of Ranger Elementary, which has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.79% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools. This could indicate potential issues with equity and access to educational opportunities for students of color. Despite spending significantly more per student ($17,664 in 2018-2019) than the nearby schools, Ranger Elementary is not achieving better academic outcomes, suggesting that the school may not be effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

59 Vanatters Crk
Ranger, WV 25557-9719

(304) 778-3454

District: Lincoln County Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,664

Students who attend Ranger Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Guyan Valley Middle
High:	Lincoln County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 73

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

African American:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ranger Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Ranger Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lincoln County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ranger Elementary is 9.1, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Lincoln County Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ranger Elementary is $17,664, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lincoln County Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ranger Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lincoln County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County Schools 44^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ranger Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ranger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	50.42	215^th	420	48.8%
2010	35.40	299^th	427	30.0%
2011	46.82	224^th	426	47.4%
2012	65.76	100^th	426	76.5%
2013	71.04	75^th	428	82.5%
2014	48.89	208^th	422	50.7%
2015	44.13	245^th	408	40.0%
2016	39.16	267^th	402	33.6%
2017	23.07	355^th	399	11.0%
2018	20.98	355^th	392	9.4%
2019	21.84	341^st	383	11.0%
2021	17.05	352^nd	380	7.4%
2022	28.28	300^th	375	20.0%
2023	10.11	362^nd	368	1.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ranger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	34.16	276^th	377	26.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ranger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	26.51	337^th	382	11.8%
2018	25.60	331^st	368	10.1%
2021	15.53	328^th	335	2.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Ranger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	35.78	283^rd	381	25.7%
2018	31.92	283^rd	366	22.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Ranger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	16.41	367^th	382	3.9%
2018	17.13	344^th	364	5.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Ranger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	45.22	94^th	187	49.7%

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Rank History for White students at Ranger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	21.98	344^th	382	9.9%
2018	20.35	347^th	374	7.2%
2019	21.03	336^th	373	9.9%
2021	16.49	356^th	376	5.3%
2022	29.19	290^th	373	22.3%

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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.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ranger Elementary

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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	128	128
1990	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1991	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1992	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1993	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1994	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1995	107	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
1996	107	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
1997	166	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1998	164	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1999	141	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2000	153	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2001	165	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2002	150	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2003	150	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2004	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2005	152	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2006	149	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2007	130	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2008	132	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2009	135	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2010	139	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	140
2011	140	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	141
2012	125	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	126
2013	136	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	137
2014	127	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	128
2015	129	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	130
2016	117	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	119
2017	118	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	122
2018	105	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	108
2019	98	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	100
2020	102	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	106
2021	87	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	94
2022	79	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	83
2023	69	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	76
2024	68	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	73

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ranger Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	128	8.0	16.0	n/a
1990	135	8.0	16.8	71.1
1991	132	9.0	14.6	72
1992	151	9.0	16.7	75.5
1993	155	10.0	15.5	78.1
1994	132	11.0	12.0	82.6
1995	107	10.0	10.7	93.5
1996	107	10.0	10.7	93.5
1997	167	14.0	11.9	89.8
1998	165	13.0	12.7	87.3
1999	142	14.0	10.1	94.4
2000	154	15.0	10.3	82.5
2001	166	18.0	9.2	94
2002	150	13.0	11.5	83.3
2003	150	13.0	11.5	83.3
2004	144	12.5	11.5	80.6
2005	152	12.5	12.2	84.9
2006	149	13.0	11.5	78.5
2007	131	12.0	10.9	84
2008	133	14.0	9.5	82.7
2009	138	13.0	10.6	85.5
2010	140	13.0	10.7	84.3
2011	141	13.9	10.1	81.6
2012	126	12.0	10.5	77.8
2013	137	12.0	11.4	53.3
2014	128	10.0	12.8	n/a
2015	130	10.0	13.0	63.8
2016	119	10.0	11.9	68.9
2017	122	10.0	12.2	62.3
2018	108	10.5	10.2	77.8
2019	100	10.5	9.5	79
2020	106	10.0	10.6	74.5
2021	94	10.0	9.4	69.1
2022	83	11.0	7.5	n/a
2023	76	7.0	10.8	n/a
2024	73	8.0	9.1	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 Ranger Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	128	8.0	16.0	n/a
1990	135	8.0	16.8	71.1
1991	132	9.0	14.6	72
1992	151	9.0	16.7	75.5
1993	155	10.0	15.5	78.1
1994	132	11.0	12.0	82.6
1995	107	10.0	10.7	93.5
1996	107	10.0	10.7	93.5
1997	167	14.0	11.9	89.8
1998	165	13.0	12.7	87.3
1999	142	14.0	10.1	94.4
2000	154	15.0	10.3	82.5
2001	166	18.0	9.2	94
2002	150	13.0	11.5	83.3
2003	150	13.0	11.5	83.3
2004	144	12.5	11.5	80.6
2005	152	12.5	12.2	84.9
2006	149	13.0	11.5	78.5
2007	131	12.0	10.9	84
2008	133	14.0	9.5	82.7
2009	138	13.0	10.6	85.5
2010	140	13.0	10.7	84.3
2011	141	13.9	10.1	81.6
2012	126	12.0	10.5	77.8
2013	137	12.0	11.4	53.3
2014	128	10.0	12.8	n/a
2015	130	10.0	13.0	63.8
2016	119	10.0	11.9	68.9
2017	122	10.0	12.2	62.3
2018	108	10.5	10.2	77.8
2019	100	10.5	9.5	79
2020	106	10.0	10.6	74.5
2021	94	10.0	9.4	69.1
2022	83	11.0	7.5	n/a
2023	76	7.0	10.8	n/a
2024	73	8.0	9.1	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ranger Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,520 (19.9%)	$14,144 (80.1%)	$17,664

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ranger Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 341^st of 383 Elementary schools	Ranks 362^nd of 368 Elementary schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ranger Elementary)	33.3	23.1	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)	40.2	38	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	50.9	51.6	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ranger Elementary)	22.2	23.1	0.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Schools)	32.2	30.3	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	44	39.9	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ranger Elementary)	30	30
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)	29.4	32.5	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	47.3	45.7	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ranger Elementary)	50	10	40%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Schools)	36.9	29.5	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	48.8	44.2	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ranger Elementary)	6.3	23.1	16.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)	26.8	27.7	0.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	40	34.9	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ranger Elementary)	37.5	46.2	8.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Schools)	38	28.1	9.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	47.2	41.2	6%
5th Grade Science (Ranger Elementary)	31.3	15.4	15.9%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln County Schools)	27.3	17.9	9.4%
5th Grade Science (West Virginia)	35.4	30.3	5.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	100	76	24%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	98	69	29.6%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Ranger Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)						WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						WV Assessment Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ranger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	59 Vanatters Crk	Ranger	25557	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 778-3454	73	8	9.1		68 (93.2%)	5 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		23.1						23.1							$17,664	$3,520	$14,144
Harts Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1246 McClellan Hwy	Harts	25524	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 855-3173	301	28	10.7		296 (98.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48.1	179^th of 368 public elementary schools	51.4%		49.2	179^th of 368 public elementary schools	51.4%		50.0	69.0	41.2	31.0	57.1	28.6	55.6	69.0	32.4	27.6	45.7	28.6	8.8	2.9	$13,124	$2,351	$10,772
Hugh Dingess Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	29 Hugh Dingess Elementary Sch	Harts	25524	Lincoln County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 855-6600	97	9	10.4		95 (97.9%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.1	311^th of 368 public elementary schools	15.5%		24.2	309^th of 368 public elementary schools	16.0%	2	33.3	30.8					40.0	38.5							$15,512	$2,706	$12,806
East Lynn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19594 E Lynn Rd	East Lynn	25512	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 849-3171	127	12	10.5		126 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	60.9	125^th of 368 public elementary schools	66.0%		27.8	295^th of 368 public elementary schools	19.8%	170	66.7	81.3	45.0				61.9	50.0	35.0				20.0		$13,760	$2,350	$11,410
West Hamlin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	114 Dairy Rd	West Hamlin	25571	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 824-3630	428	30	14.2		415 (97.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	13.3	349^th of 368 public elementary schools	5.2%		16.9	337^th of 368 public elementary schools	8.4%	12	21.7	18.8	22.8				19.6	33.3	22.8				24.6		$11,195	$1,730	$9,465
Hamlin Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	8130 Court Ave	Hamlin	25523	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 824-3036	445	40	11.2		439 (98.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29	284^th of 368 public elementary schools	22.8%		26.4	301^st of 368 public elementary schools	18.2%	17	20.5	32.5	45.7	43.2	46.2	50.0	18.2	30.0	30.4	27.0	32.7	52.5	30.4	32.5	$12,119	$1,507	$10,612
Duval Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	5304 Straight Frk	Griffithsville	25521	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 524-2101	319	30	10.6		314 (98.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	7.2	368^th of 368 public elementary schools	0.0%		10.3	360^th of 368 public elementary schools	2.2%	8	6.2	17.7	10.5	14.9	27.8	25.0	12.4	11.8	22.2	31.3	27.8	25.0	15.8	20.6	$12,477	$1,986	$10,491
Chapmanville Intermediate School	Public	2-4	329 W Tiger Ln	Chapmanville	25508	Logan County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 855-0021	291	20	14.3		287 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	34.4	259^th of 368 public elementary schools	29.6%		30	285^th of 368 public elementary schools	22.6%	26	35.9	52.2					39.1	38.0							$12,178	$1,983	$10,195
Chapmanville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	100 W Tiger Ln	Chapmanville	25508	Logan County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 855-3209	263	18	14.6		261 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)															$12,833	$1,759	$11,075
Salt Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	167 Madison Creek Rd	Salt Rock	25559	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 733-3037	225	17	13.2		214 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	78.4	57^th of 368 public elementary schools	84.5%		68.1	91^st of 368 public elementary schools	75.3%	34	75.0	63.3	61.5				66.7	53.3	61.5				30.8		$11,929	$1,179	$10,751

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