Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary

(304)348-1902

mcs.kana.k12.wv.us/

453 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.

453

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

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	206
Hispanic	4
Black	169
Two or More	73
American Indian	1

White
206 (45.5%)
Black
169 (37.3%)
Two or More
73 (16.1%)
Hispanic
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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
Website:	http://mcs.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 38

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	47.7%
Male	237	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)