Bessie Weller Elementary School
School Overview
Bessie Weller Elementary School is a public school located in Staunton, Virginia. It is a school in Staunton City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, about 77% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 382 students through grade KG to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 34 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 382 students are attending Bessie Weller Elementary School. By gender, there are 181 and 201 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Bessie Weller Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 12 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 8 | 4 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 34 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Bessie Weller Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 82.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 34 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 34 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 5.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 11.8% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 382 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,597 Households |
| Population | 23,077 |
| Male | 11,171 |
| Female | 13,261 |
| Child Population | 5,383 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,824 Units |
| Average House Value | $169,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $861 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.70% |
| Average Household Income | $52,611 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.23% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Staunton City Public Schools
In Staunton City Public Schools, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in STAUNTON, Virginia
4 private schools are serving students in STAUNTON, Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.