Arthur R. Ware Elementary

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372 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arthur R. Ware Elementary School, located on Grubert Avenue in Staunton, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Staunton City Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of its young students. By emphasizing fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

The school is dedicated to creating a collaborative atmosphere where students, staff, and families work together to promote academic excellence and personal development. Through its affiliation with the broader Staunton City School division, Ware Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to address the diverse needs of its student body. The school’s focus on clear communication and active parental involvement helps ensure that students are provided with the necessary tools and encouragement to thrive in a modern classroom setting.

372

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur R. Ware Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	44
Black	40
Asian	4
Two or More	62
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
216 (58.1%)
Two or More
62 (16.7%)
Hispanic
44 (11.8%)
Black
40 (10.8%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Staunton City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)332-3938
Website:	http://wes.staunton.k12.va.us/en-US?showHomepage=true
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 70