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#397 of 635 schools in WV
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
Elementary School · Kanawha County Schools · Charleston, WV
A Kanawha County Schools elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Florida St, Charleston, WV 25302
- Math 29% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,691/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,525
Median home value
$148,500
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weberwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Kcs Alternative LearningEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Montrose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Alum Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #47 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Charleston, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 635 schools in WV.
State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
What grades does Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary serve?
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary?
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary rank in WV?
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary ranks #397 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary a charter school?
No, Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.3%
- Phone
- (304) 348-1902
- Area population (ZIP 25302)
- 13,280
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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