Twain Elementary School
Twain Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Twain Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Twain Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 319 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Twain Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Twain Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #520 out of 1768 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 77% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Twain Elementary School is Arapahoe High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John Wesley Powell Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Franklin Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Franklin Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 611 students10
0.6 miles
1603 East Euclid Ave
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4500 0.6 K-5 611 - Littleton Hopkins Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 347 students10
0.6 miles
7171 South Pennsylvania Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4550 0.6 PK-5 347 - Littleton Highland Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 345 students10
0.7 miles
711 East Euclid Avenue
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4525 0.7 PK-5 345 - Littleton Arapahoe High School Math: 66% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,230 students10
0.8 miles
2201 East Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000 0.8 9-12 2,230 - Littleton Sandburg Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 503 students10
0.8 miles
6900 South Elizabeth Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4675 0.8 K-5 503
School Reviews
| 5 I want to get yearbooks from the years that I was there If at all possible my name is Stuart Armstrong and we are going back a few years now. Please email Me - Posted by Parent - stust |
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