- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, WV
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060001476
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #17 of 17
- schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 453
- students enrolled
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary ranks #17 of 17 schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060001476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 540060001476 · Charleston, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 453
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
453 students
What this shows Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary compares
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
African American 37.3%
Two or More 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Charleston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
How many students attend Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary?
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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 15.6:1, which is 19% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary?
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary rank among schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary ranks #17 of 17 schools in Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.