Mark Twain Elementary School serves 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat 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
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
12%
17%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
230 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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