Mark Twain Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Attendance Zone: Mark Twain Elementary School serves the northwest part of Charleston, IL, covering an attendance area of approximately 144.9 square miles. Families typically live 15-20 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 11.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 221 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
221 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Charleston CUSD 1 School District.
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