- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ranson, WV
Ranson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ranson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540057000347
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranson Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 256
- students enrolled
Ranson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540057000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ranson Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 540057000347 · Ranson, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 11.1:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,458 students)
Ranson Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ranson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,458 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
1,431 students
- Charles Town M
Charles Town Middle School
603 students
- Harpers Ferry 550
Harpers Ferry Middle School
550 students
- T a Lowery Ele 531
T a Lowery Elementary School
531 students
- This school 256
Ranson Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Ranson Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ranson Elementary School compares
Ranson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 25% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,424
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 14.8%
African American 14.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Ranson Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County Schools reports $14,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ranson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Town Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harpers Ferry Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| T a Lowery Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ranson Elementary School
How many students attend Ranson Elementary School?
Ranson Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ranson, WV. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranson Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 15% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ranson Elementary School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Ranson, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranson Elementary School?
Ranson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jefferson County Schools?
Besides Ranson Elementary School, Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students), Jefferson High School (1,431 students), and Charles Town Middle School (603 students). See the Jefferson County Schools district page for the complete list.