Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mark Twain Elementary serves the southeast part of Rolla, MO, covering an area of approximately 67.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked #381 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mark Twain Elementary School often compared to?
Mark Twain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry S. Truman Elementary School, Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
440 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Rolla 31 School District.
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