Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arthur R. Ware Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A. R. Ware Elementary serves the western part of Staunton, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur R. Ware Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#942 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-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 is Arthur R. Ware Elementary School's ranking?
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School is ranked #942 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School, Bessie Weller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
372 students attend Arthur R. Ware Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Arthur R. Ware Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 10/10/2025
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