Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bessie Weller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bessie Weller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bessie Weller Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bessie Weller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bessie Weller Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1298 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
21%
22%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
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 Bessie Weller Elementary School's ranking?
Bessie Weller Elementary School is ranked #1298 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bessie Weller Elementary School often compared to?
Bessie Weller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur R. Ware 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bessie Weller Elementary School?
369 students attend Bessie Weller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bessie Weller Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessie Weller Elementary School?
Bessie Weller Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bessie Weller Elementary School offer ?
Bessie Weller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bessie Weller Elementary School part of?
Bessie Weller Elementary School is part of Staunton City School District.
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