Ranger Elementary

Summary:

Ranger Elementary is a small public elementary school in Ranger, West Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 76 students. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and a student population that is less racially diverse than the surrounding schools.

Ranger Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of West Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking between 300-362 out of 368-422 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and Lincoln County Schools district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, 69.15% of Ranger Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. In contrast, the nearby Salt Rock Elementary School and Harts Pk-8 have significantly higher academic performance and rankings, despite serving similar student populations.

Another notable difference is the racial makeup of Ranger Elementary, which has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.79% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools. This could indicate potential issues with equity and access to educational opportunities for students of color. Despite spending significantly more per student ($17,664 in 2018-2019) than the nearby schools, Ranger Elementary is not achieving better academic outcomes, suggesting that the school may not be effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 59 Vanatters Crk
       Ranger, WV  25557-9719


(304) 778-3454

District: Lincoln County Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,664 Help


Students who attend Ranger Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Guyan Valley Middle
High:    Lincoln County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  76

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
African American:
9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ranger Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Ranger Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lincoln County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ranger Elementary is 10.8, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Lincoln County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ranger Elementary is $17,664, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lincoln County Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ranger Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lincoln County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County Schools 44th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ranger Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ranger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 50.42 215th 420 48.8%
2010 35.40 299th 427 30.0%
2011 46.82 224th 426 47.4%
2012 65.76 100th 426 76.5%
2013 71.04 75th 428 82.5%
2014 48.89 208th 422 50.7%
2015 44.13 245th 408 40.0%
2016 39.16 267th 402 33.6%
2017 23.07 355th 399 11.0%
2018 20.98 355th 392 9.4%
2019 21.84 341st 383 11.0%
2021 17.05 352nd 380 7.4%
2022 28.28 300th 375 20.0%
2023 10.11 362nd 368 1.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ranger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.16 276th 377 26.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ranger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.51 337th 382 11.8%
2018 25.60 331st 368 10.1%
2021 15.53 328th 335 2.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ranger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.78 283rd 381 25.7%
2018 31.92 283rd 366 22.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ranger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.41 367th 382 3.9%
2018 17.13 344th 364 5.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ranger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.22 94th 187 49.7%
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Rank History for White students at Ranger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.98 344th 382 9.9%
2018 20.35 347th 374 7.2%
2019 21.03 336th 373 9.9%
2021 16.49 356th 376 5.3%
2022 29.19 290th 373 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ranger Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 128 128
1990 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1991 132 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1992 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1993 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1994 132 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1995 107 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1996 107 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1997 166 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1998 164 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1999 141 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2000 153 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2001 165 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2002 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2003 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2004 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2005 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2006 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2007 130 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2008 132 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2009 135 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2010 139 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 140
2011 140 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 141
2012 125 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 126
2013 136 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 137
2014 127 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 128
2015 129 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 130
2016 117 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 119
2017 118 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 122
2018 105 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 108
2019 98 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 100
2020 102 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 106
2021 87 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 94
2022 79 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 83
2023 69 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ranger Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 128 8.0 16.0 n/a
1990 135 8.0 16.8 71.1
1991 132 9.0 14.6 72
1992 151 9.0 16.7 75.5
1993 155 10.0 15.5 78.1
1994 132 11.0 12.0 82.6
1995 107 10.0 10.7 93.5
1996 107 10.0 10.7 93.5
1997 167 14.0 11.9 89.8
1998 165 13.0 12.7 87.3
1999 142 14.0 10.1 94.4
2000 154 15.0 10.3 82.5
2001 166 18.0 9.2 94
2002 150 13.0 11.5 83.3
2003 150 13.0 11.5 83.3
2004 144 12.5 11.5 80.6
2005 152 12.5 12.2 84.9
2006 149 13.0 11.5 78.5
2007 131 12.0 10.9 84
2008 133 14.0 9.5 82.7
2009 138 13.0 10.6 85.5
2010 140 13.0 10.7 84.3
2011 141 13.9 10.1 81.6
2012 126 12.0 10.5 77.8
2013 137 12.0 11.4 53.3
2014 128 10.0 12.8 n/a
2015 130 10.0 13.0 63.8
2016 119 10.0 11.9 68.9
2017 122 10.0 12.2 62.3
2018 108 10.5 10.2 77.8
2019 100 10.5 9.5 79
2020 106 10.0 10.6 74.5
2021 94 10.0 9.4 69.1
2022 83 11.0 7.5 n/a
2023 76 7.0 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ranger Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 128 8.0 16.0 n/a
1990 135 8.0 16.8 71.1
1991 132 9.0 14.6 72
1992 151 9.0 16.7 75.5
1993 155 10.0 15.5 78.1
1994 132 11.0 12.0 82.6
1995 107 10.0 10.7 93.5
1996 107 10.0 10.7 93.5
1997 167 14.0 11.9 89.8
1998 165 13.0 12.7 87.3
1999 142 14.0 10.1 94.4
2000 154 15.0 10.3 82.5
2001 166 18.0 9.2 94
2002 150 13.0 11.5 83.3
2003 150 13.0 11.5 83.3
2004 144 12.5 11.5 80.6
2005 152 12.5 12.2 84.9
2006 149 13.0 11.5 78.5
2007 131 12.0 10.9 84
2008 133 14.0 9.5 82.7
2009 138 13.0 10.6 85.5
2010 140 13.0 10.7 84.3
2011 141 13.9 10.1 81.6
2012 126 12.0 10.5 77.8
2013 137 12.0 11.4 53.3
2014 128 10.0 12.8 n/a
2015 130 10.0 13.0 63.8
2016 119 10.0 11.9 68.9
2017 122 10.0 12.2 62.3
2018 108 10.5 10.2 77.8
2019 100 10.5 9.5 79
2020 106 10.0 10.6 74.5
2021 94 10.0 9.4 69.1
2022 83 11.0 7.5 n/a
2023 76 7.0 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ranger Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,520 (19.9%) $14,144 (80.1%) $17,664

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ranger Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 341st of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 362nd of 368 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ranger Elementary)33.323.1
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)40.238
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ranger Elementary)22.223.1
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Schools)32.230.3
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ranger Elementary)3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)29.432.5
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ranger Elementary)5010
 40%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Schools)36.929.5
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ranger Elementary)6.323.1
 16.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)26.827.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4034.9
 5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ranger Elementary)37.546.2
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Schools)3828.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.241.2
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ranger Elementary)31.315.4
 15.9%
   5th Grade Science (Lincoln County Schools)27.317.9
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.3
 5.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10076
 24%
African American27
 250%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White9869
 29.6%
Two or More Races00


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Students who attend Ranger Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Guyan Valley Middle
High : Lincoln County High School

Students at Ranger Elementary are 91% White, 9% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 76 students attended Ranger Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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