Ranson Elementary School vs. South Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Ranson Elementary School or South Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ranson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
South Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ranson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
261 students
448 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
26 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#278 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40-44%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
6
43
Kindergarten Students
44
62
Grade 1 Students
40
65
Grade 2 Students
37
67
Grade 3 Students
46
61
Grade 4 Students
45
75
Grade 5 Students
43
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%


% Hispanic
23%
8%


% Black
13%
2%


% White
48%
80%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
9%


Diversity Score
0.69
0.35


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%

