Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West 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 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Side Elementary serves the west part of Charleston, WV, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School's ranking?
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School is ranked #562 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School often compared to?
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kanawha City Elementary School, Edgewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School?
453 students attend Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School?
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School offer ?
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School part of?
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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