A R Ware Elementary School (Closed 2011)

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
(09-10)
85-89%
87%
(09-10)
70-74%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
2%
7%
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Hispanic
(09-10)
4%
10%
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Black
(09-10)
26%
26%
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White
(09-10)
68%
57%
This chart display the percentage of White students in A R Ware Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
59%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in A R Ware Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in A R Ware Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 School District.

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