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Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School vs. Overbrook Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School
100 Florida St
Charleston, WV 25302
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overbrook Elementary School
218 Oakwood Road
Charleston, WV 25314
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Overbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Overbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
341 students
337 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Overbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Overbrook Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Overbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Overbrook Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#562 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
#31 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Overbrook Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
60-64%
(Top 10% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Overbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Overbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 20% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Overbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Overbrook Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
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Kindergarten Students
50
48
Grade 1 Students
61
47
Grade 2 Students
62
63
Grade 3 Students
44
69
Grade 4 Students
44
52
Grade 5 Students
47
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Overbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Overbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
48%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Overbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Overbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
20%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Overbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Overbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Overbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(11-12 School Year Data)
5%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Overbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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