Bessie Weller Elementary School

600 Greenville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bessie Weller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bessie Weller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Bessie Weller Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Bessie Weller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bessie Weller Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1298 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
54%
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55-59%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bessie Weller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
23%
22%
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White
47%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Bessie Weller Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bessie Weller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bessie Weller Elementary School's ranking?
Bessie Weller Elementary School is ranked #1298 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bessie Weller Elementary School often compared to?
Bessie Weller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. R. Ware Elementary School, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bessie Weller Elementary School?
370 students attend Bessie Weller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bessie Weller Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessie Weller Elementary School?
Bessie Weller Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bessie Weller Elementary School offer ?
Bessie Weller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bessie Weller Elementary School part of?
Bessie Weller Elementary School is part of Staunton City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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