Mary Ingles Elementary School

559 Big Bottom Hollow Road
Tad, WV 25201

(304)348-1975

maryingles.kana.k12.wv.us/

143 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Ingles Elementary School is located in the Big Bottom Hollow area of Charleston, West Virginia. As part of the Kanawha County School District, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. It is named in honor of Mary Draper Ingles, a historical figure from the 18th century who is famously recognized for her survival and escape after being captured during the French and Indian War, an event deeply tied to the history of the Appalachian region.

The school functions as a community hub, focusing on the academic and social development of its students within a suburban/rural setting. Like other institutions in the Kanawha County system, Mary Ingles Elementary typically emphasizes core curriculum standards, community engagement, and the integration of local history into the educational experience. It remains a focal point for families in the Charleston area, striving to provide a supportive environment that prepares young learners for their transition to middle school.

143

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Ingles Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Black	4
Two or More	8

White
131 (91.6%)
Two or More
8 (5.6%)
Black
4 (2.8%)

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)348-1975
Website:	http://maryingles.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 19

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary Ingles Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	17
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	19
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary Ingles Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	84	58.7%
Male	59	41.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)