Arthur R. Ware Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Staunton, Virginia 24401 · Staunton City Public Schools
#483 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#8559 of 50,301 nationally
About Arthur R. Ware Elementary
Arthur R. Ware Elementary is a public elementary located in Staunton, in the Staunton City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 372 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 483rd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 372.
There are 9 schools in Staunton; Arthur R. Ware Elementary ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Arthur R. Ware Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Arthur R. Ware Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Shelburne Middle
Staunton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students · 167 m away
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs
Staunton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
149 students · 1.9 km away
Bessie Weller Elementary
Staunton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students · 3.4 km away
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Staunton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students · 3.6 km away
Staunton High
Staunton · Public high · Grades 9–12
766 students · 4.0 km away
Churchville Elementary
Churchville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 8.7 km away
Wilson Middle
Fishersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students · 11 km away
Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
Fishersville · Public other
· 11 km away
Wilson Elementary
Fishersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students · 11 km away
Wilson Memorial High
Fishersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
837 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Kenbridge Elementary
Kenbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Glenvar Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Axton Elementary
Axton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
Blackstone Primary
Blackstone · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
371 students
South Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
Bessie Weller Elementary
Staunton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Arthur R. Ware Elementary a good school?
Arthur R. Ware Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 74.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #483 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Arthur R. Ware Elementary rank in Virginia?
Arthur R. Ware Elementary ranks #483 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #8559 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Arthur R. Ware Elementary?
Arthur R. Ware Elementary had 372 students in 2025.
Is Arthur R. Ware Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Arthur R. Ware Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Arthur R. Ware Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Arthur R. Ware Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.