Twain Elementary School

3402 East San Miguel Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Twain Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1962

School Rankings

Twain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twain Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
33%
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
36%
Black
9%
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Twain Elementary School is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Twain Elementary School?
314 students attend Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Twain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twain Elementary School?
Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Twain Elementary School offer ?
Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twain Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Twain Elementary School located?
Twain Elementary School is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East Colorado Springs.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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