Arthur R. Ware Elementary School
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 410 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Arthur R. Ware Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #669 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 85% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | 11% | 22% |
| White | 72% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Staunton City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Arthur R. Ware Elementary School is Virginia School For Blind (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Shelburne Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Staunton Shelburne Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 70%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 655 students10
0.1 miles
300 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930 0.1 6-8 655 - Staunton Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School Special Education School
0.8 miles
East Beverly Street
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051 0.8 n/a n/a - Staunton Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School Special Education School
0.8 miles
East Beverly Street
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014 0.8 n/a n/a - Staunton Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School Special Education School
0.8 miles
East Beverly Street
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014 0.8 n/a n/a - Staunton Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Home Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: PS%
0.9 miles
110 Montgomery Ave.
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-6241 0.9 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - jo.sm |
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