Enrollment
453
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Charleston, West Virginia, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 453 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 453 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Charleston's public schools, it stands alongside West Virginia Virtual Academy (1,654 students): Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students) and Riverside High School (1,057 students) alongside Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary compares
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kanawha County Schools, which includes Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary.
$13,227
Per student
-11%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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