Summary:
Zip code 25438, located in Ranson, West Virginia, is served by a single elementary school, Ranson Elementary School, which enrolls 256 students across grades PK-5 within the Jefferson County Schools district.
For parents considering this area, Ranson Elementary School is the only educational option within the zip code, so all local students attend this school. The school offers a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1 and spends a substantial $14,191 per student, suggesting strong resource allocation. However, academic performance lags significantly behind both the district and state averages. In mathematics, only 30.2% of students are proficient compared to 40.2% in the district and 39.4% statewide. English Language Arts proficiency stands at 34.5%, versus 50.6% for the district and 47.6% for the state. Grade-level data reveals an interesting pattern: math performance declines from 31% proficiency in 3rd grade to 25% in 5th grade, while ELA proficiency improves from 29.6% in 3rd grade to 42.9% in 5th grade. Science scores showed a notable improvement, jumping from 17.1% to 28.6% proficiency year-over-year, though still below district and state averages.
The school's overall ranking has declined over three years, from the 20th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 8th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 0-star rating. This downward trend is concerning, especially given that Jefferson County Schools ranks in the top 28% of West Virginia districts with a 4-star rating. The disconnect between the school's strong resources and its academic outcomes suggests that while the school is well-funded and maintains small class sizes, these advantages have not translated into improved test scores. Parents should be aware that the school faces unique challenges compared to other schools in the district, and the improving science scores offer a glimmer of hope for future progress.
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