Overview
Ranson Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Ranson, West Virginia. The school enrolls 256 students. It is part of the JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against West Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
256 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictJEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
County54037
CityRanson
ZIP25438
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID540057000347
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment256
White43.4%
Hispanic / Latino26.2%
Black / African American14.1%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races14.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %71%
State Avg52%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)