D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Ranson Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 600 North Preston Street, Ranson, WV 25438
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in West Virginia
Growth
C
Students gain 0.69 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 29th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against West Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
261
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%14/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%29/100Students gain 0.69 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 13th percentile in West Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 68% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with West Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in West Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency47% (+7 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the West Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—52%math +4 pts61st percentile (list)
Black—25%math -3 pts41st percentile (list)
Hispanic—55%math +23 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income—42%math +7 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 600 North Preston Street
City Ranson
ZIP Code 25438
District 5400570
NCES School ID 540057000347
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 25438

Understanding the community around Ranson Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,393
Per Capita Income $32,756
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $211,700
Median Rent $1,117
Owner-Occupied 67.0%
Renter-Occupied 33.0%
View full data for ZIP 25438 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ranson Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.3%
Hispanic/Latino 22.6%
Black 13.0%
Two or More Races 13.8%
Asian 2.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 261
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ranson Elementary School?
Ranson Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ranson Elementary School?
Ranson Elementary School has 261 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does Ranson Elementary School serve?
Ranson Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ranson Elementary School receive per student?
Ranson Elementary School receives $13,937 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ranson Elementary School in 25438 ▼
Avg Home Value
$327,377
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,039
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
33.0%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026