Twain Elementary School

3402 East San Miguel Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Twain Elementary School serves 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Twain Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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 360 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Twain Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Twain Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1612 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
46%
35%
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Black
7%
4%
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White
37%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Twain Elementary School is ranked #1612 out of 1,734 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?
≤5% 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 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Twain Elementary School?
360 students attend Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Twain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Twain Elementary School offer ?
Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Twain Elementary School part of?

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK - NO STUDENTS (3/25 - 3/29)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School Elementary Schools
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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