RANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County Schools school district, located in RANSON, WV with about 367 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, RANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
RANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 600 North Preston Street in Ranson, West Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Jefferson County School District. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students, typically catering to children from pre-kindergarten through the fifth grade. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while promoting a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning among its diverse student body.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Ranson Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school staff works to create a welcoming atmosphere that engages both students and their families, often hosting programs and events that bridge the gap between the classroom and the home. By prioritizing inclusive education and student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, serving as a vital hub for childhood education in the Ranson area.
For more information, contact RANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 725-7310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RANSON, WV 25438-1546
(304) 725-7310
RANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RANSON, WV with about 367 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jefferson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 367
- Teachers:
- 30.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 367 students
- White
- 48.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.4%
- Black or African American
- 13.9%
- Two or more races
- 13.4%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.