Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arthur R. Ware Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur R. Ware Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur R. Ware Elementary School's ranking?
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School is ranked #868 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Arthur R. Ware Elementary School often compared to?
Arthur R. Ware Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bessie Weller Elementary School, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Arthur R. Ware Elementary School?
378 students attend Arthur R. Ware Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Arthur R. Ware Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur R. Ware Elementary School?
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arthur R. Ware Elementary School offer ?
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arthur R. Ware Elementary School part of?
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School is part of Staunton City School District.
School Reviews
5 1/27/2010
Top notch in every way. This school is amazing--teachers, principal, office staff. Dixon has accomplished what I swore was the impossible. It has made a public school supporter out of this former private school fan.
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