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
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
7%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
10%
Black
(09-10)26%
26%
White
(09-10)68%
57%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
59%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 51爆料s School District.
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