MARY C. SNOW WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY

(304)348-1902

353 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary, located at 100 Florida Street in Charleston, West Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of educational development for the local community. Operating under the jurisdiction of the West Virginia Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills for its elementary-aged students. Its mission reflects the state’s commitment to providing equitable access to quality education, ensuring that children in the Charleston area are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As a public institution, the school functions as a hub for both students and the surrounding West Side neighborhood. It emphasizes a structured curriculum aligned with state academic standards, while often incorporating community-focused initiatives to support diverse student needs. By leveraging resources provided through the West Virginia Department of Education, Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement and long-term academic success.

353

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY C. SNOW WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	3
Black	179
Two or More	71

Black
179 (50.7 %)
White
100 (28.3 %)
Two or More
71 (20.1 %)
Hispanic
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:	KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)348-1902
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARY C. SNOW WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARY C. SNOW WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	49.6%
Male	178	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)