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Mark Twain Elementary School vs. Lowell Brune Elementary School

Should you attend Mark Twain Elementary School or Lowell Brune Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mark Twain Elementary School
2300 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Lowell Brune Elementary School
2200 N. 89th Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66109
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mark Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Lowell Brune Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lowell Brune Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
220 students
462 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mark Twain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lowell Brune Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mark Twain Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lowell Brune Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mark Twain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lowell Brune Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kansas City School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Brune Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kansas City School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#886 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#931 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mark Twain Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lowell Brune Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
20%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mark Twain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas 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 Lowell Brune Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
23%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mark Twain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas 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 Lowell Brune Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in KS)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mark Twain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas 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 Lowell Brune Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas 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 Mark Twain Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lowell Brune Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
33
59
Grade 1 Students
31
74
Grade 2 Students
46
71
Grade 3 Students
39
86
Grade 4 Students
35
83
Grade 5 Students
36
89

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Asian
7%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lowell Brune Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lowell Brune Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lowell Brune Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
8%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lowell Brune Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lowell Brune Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lowell Brune Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mark Twain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lowell Brune Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mark Twain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lowell Brune Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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