Ranson Elementary School

res.jcswv.org/o/res

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

256

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ranson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	67
Black	36
Asian	4
Two or More	38

White
111 (43.4%)
Hispanic
67 (26.2%)
Two or More
38 (14.8%)
Black
36 (14.1%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County Schools
Phone:	(304)725-7310
Website:	http://res.jcswv.org/o/res
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 42