South Jefferson Elementary School vs. Ranson Elementary School
Should you attend South Jefferson Elementary School or Ranson 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
South Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Overview
Serving 458 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 250 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
458 students
250 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#619 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
1
Kindergarten Students
65
40
Grade 1 Students
69
37
Grade 2 Students
64
46
Grade 3 Students
71
42
Grade 4 Students
76
47
Grade 5 Students
78
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
18%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
83%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
13%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
