Serving 341 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 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School's student population of 341 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
48%
4%
White
30%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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, Grandview 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?
341 students attend Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 10:1, which is lower than 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 School District.
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