Ritchie Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wheeling, West Virginia 26003 · Ohio County Schools
#5 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#2066 of 50,301 nationally
About Ritchie Elementary School
Ritchie Elementary School is a public elementary located in Wheeling, in the Ohio County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 289 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 5th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (86th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 289.
There are 14 schools in Wheeling; Ritchie Elementary School ranks 1st of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ritchie Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ritchie Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wheeling Middle School
Wheeling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
200 students · 351 m away
Bethlehem Elementary School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
125 students · 2.7 km away
Madison Elementary School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students · 3.2 km away
Bellaire High School
Bellaire · Public high · Grades 9–12
310 students · 3.4 km away
Steenrod Elementary School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students · 4.4 km away
Triadelphia Middle School
Wheeling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students · 4.5 km away
Woodsdale Elementary School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 4.7 km away
The Bridgeport School District - High School
Bridgeport · Public high · Grades 9–12
198 students · 5.3 km away
The Bridgeport School DIstrict - Middle School
Bridgeport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
218 students · 5.3 km away
The Bridgeport School District - Elementary
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
338 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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289 students
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289 students
Vienna Elementary School
Vienna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
Ona Elementary School
Ona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Rivesville Elementary/Middle School
Rivesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
292 students
Conner Street Elementary School
Hurricane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ritchie Elementary School a good school?
Ritchie Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 85.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #5 of 390 in West Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ritchie Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Ritchie Elementary School ranks #5 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #2066 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ritchie Elementary School?
Ritchie Elementary School had 289 students in 2025.
Is Ritchie Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ritchie Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ritchie Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ritchie Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.