The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 87%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
323 students
Showing 2001–2010. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
89%
Asian
(09-10)1%
6%
Showing 2000–2010. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
10%
Showing 1999–2010. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(09-10)27%
26%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
(09-10)68%
57%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
59%
29%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
7%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 87% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend A R Ware Elementary School?
323 students attend A R Ware Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of A R Ware Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does A R Ware Elementary School offer ?
A R Ware Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A R Ware Elementary School part of?
A R Ware Elementary School is part of Staunton City Public Schools.
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