Serving 370 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 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (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 370 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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 0.58, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
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%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
61%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
370 students attend Arthur R. Ware Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Arthur R. Ware Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 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 (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 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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